Even my pineapple sage is coming back. Yeah.

But parsley will go to seed this year, and not produce much more. I just bought some new parsley plants.

Moni

That's a great tip. I grow Rosemary in a clay pot, it sits on my sink all winter. I use so much rosemary, I need to start some dill as well.

DH and I purchased a very large strawberry pot last spring. I planted about 7 different herbs in the sides and filled the top with basil. Last fall, we rolled the pot into our shed after picking all the remaining herbs. Low and behold, we went into the shed on Sunday and noticed that some of the herbs have started to grow!!

Nothing better than several fresh herbs thrown into a salad.

I also use them liberally on the grill in the summer (saw that on one of the reality cooking shows).

Enjoy!
Dee

I love grwong fresh herbs. I always have chives, Parsley, Oregano, Thyme and rosemary on hand. Seasonally I may have basil (usually 4 kinds), dill, cilantro, pineappple sage and whatever else caught my eye at the herb fair.
Hmm, I have not planted Dill this year, maybe I'll do that.

I've have Parsley, Rosemary, Chives, Basil, and Cilantro. I'm planning on Garlic as well.

The darn wind is so strong it keeps blowing my tomato flower blooms off. Errr!

Gayle

Thanks for the reminder. I used to grow a few herbs in a half whiskey barrel container on the deck. I just had to step outside the back door and there it was!!! I use a lot of chives and this past year started using cilantro. I wonder if I will be able to find any of it locally to plant..Sure hope so.

Linda

I, too love fresh herbs. Last Christmas I received as a gift an Aerogarden. An herb kit came with it. In three weeks after putting it together I had chives, purple basil, regular basil, mint, parsley, and cilantro. I have supplied all my co-workers and family with herbs all winter. They are beautiful. You should check out their website. It is truly unbelievable. I'm looking forward to May so I can plant some herbs outside and putting lettuce in my aerogarden..

I planted lemon oregano and it sure is thriving.
The lavender hasn't taken off just yet.

lemon Thyme, not oregano

Wine50,
They are kinda expensive, but I'd like to have one.

Gayle

I had not heard of Aerogardens until this morning there was a commercial on TV. They were offering a 20% rebate (I think that is what it was). I went to their website and didn't see that but you could contact them if you are interested I guess.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Aerogarden

mrscippy,
Cilantro can be alittle tough to germinate, so I usually freeze a few seeds in ice cube and plant that. The freezing seems to help.
Here it is too warm to grow cilantro in the Spring /Summer. It Bolts really quickly, so I grow it in the fall/winter.

gardenspice, I also have an awful time with Cilantro. I love it, but cannot get it to grow here in northeast NJ. Where are you located? I would love to have it during the fall/winter!
Thx
Dee

I grow cilantro outdoors, but have not had success with it wintering over. Any ideas?

I grow cilantro outdoors too, and mine did fine, and came back the next year. Not as thick as at first but it did return. I let it go to seed and strip off the seeds. Then scratch up the soil next to that that's growing and seed that area.
Leslie

What a great idea. Thanks!

When I saw the subject line, I thought, "Boy! If I were a server in a restaurant ...

... I sure wouldn't want these guys sitting at *my* tables!"!

o j

Wine50--I'm SO jealous! DH was going to buy me one for Christmas a year or 2 ago, and there wasn't one to be found in any of the stores that supposedly carry them around here. Then, I guess it just sort of fell off the radar, and I never did get one. They are SO interesting looking tho. Sounds like you're enjoying yours.

I grow basil in my patio container. I deliberately sew way too many seeds, the leaves stay small and tender all season. I love fresh basil torn in spaghetti sauce.

Azzalea, I really do love my Aerogarden. Mine came from Penny's. You could go on their website or if you really look there are a few sites that sell them with free shipping and some free gifts. Either way the one I got sells for $149.99. I haven't seen them any cheaper. It really is worth the investment. Can't wait to start my lettuce.

That is a great idea Azzalea! I grow a few herbs tucked in my flower beds and the butterflies love me for it! They are especially fond of parsley and dill. I really should start a little herb bed that is closer to the kitchen.

~Betsy

I was just thinking about this the other day. I was planning out a spot in my kitchen to start a few of them. I hate to buy a package of herbs for one recipe and then end up throwing the rest out because it shriveled and wilted in the refrigerator. It would be pretty too! I like the idea of having the amount I need when I need it.

Thanks for the tip. I went to the nursery to get my peach tree yesterday. Herbs were only $1.50 for a 4" pot so I bought six different kinds. Now I just need to figure out where I want to plant them.

deemarie - I'm in TX, so in NJ it would be too cold. You should try it after your last freeze, so soon!

I grow certain herbs year around in CA like chives. And I have a rosemary 'bush' that is over 2 ft tall. But I did have a problem with cilantro last year. The year before I let it go to seed for coriander seeds. (That is what the seeds are called on a cilantro plant.) The seeds spread and took over the garden the folowing spring. It is still showing up everywhere! And I am the only one who likes it. DH hates it!
Clare

Thanks gardenspice!

DH and I will be looking for our herbs soon, so I'll give cilantro another try. Would love to make a pesto out of it and use on grilled chicken or steak for fajitas!