Have you ever noticed how much fresh herbs can make such a huge difference in your dishes! There is just no comparison between adding dried basil to your spaghetti sauce versus fresh, sweet basil.
YUM!
You can buy fresh herbs in the store, and normally they are so expensive – $3 for a small bunch. That doesn’t go very far!
But if you grow your own herbs, they cost a fraction of the price, and if you care for them they will reward you with harvest for many months.
If you live in a place with a short growing season, like I do, you can try growing herbs in pots inside. All you need is some good soil (I use Miracle Grow Potting Soil) and a spot that gets a fair amount of sun.
I’m lucky to have what I call “The Magic Window” in my kitchen/dining area. Atrium-style windows where lots of sun comes in through the day.
You can buy the plants almost anywhere, but they don’t have to cost very much.
I have basil, mint, parsley and dill growing there now, along with a couple of tomato plants.
If you haven’t had good luck with tomatoes in the past, check out www.gardeners.com and look for their tomato success kit. OMG! If anything they grew too fast last time I used it, growing almost a foot a week!
Tomatozilla…
[box type=”info” align=”alignleft” ]In case you have never tried it, most herbs freeze really well too. I freeze basil leaves regularly, then you can take them out just when it is time to add them to the pot and crumble them easily. It tastes just as good as freshly picked![/box]
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