Kitchen herb garden (Take 2)
Happy Tuesday!
For those of you who committed to last week’s clean-sink challenge, how are you doing so far? I have managed to keep my sink clean every night since Friday, which, I hate to admit, might be a record for our family. It has been so worth it! Waking up to a clean sink in the morning has been motivating and energizing. It makes me feel like I have one teeny, tiny thing in my life under control. Can I get an ‘Amen?’
Now on to today’s post. Some of you may recall the caauute little kitchen herb garden I created using leftover wooden tea boxes.
Well … uh … um … the plants all died over the winter. And so, because I’m nothing if not persistent, I’ve decided to give the whole kitchen herb garden a try once more.
Over the weekend, I purchased these beauties.
I planted them in two containers I found in our garden shed.
The store didn’t have a cilantro plant, so I purchased a seed packet and planted the seeds instead. I need some cilantro in my life!
To make the plant labels, I cut in thirds some wooden paint stirrers. Then I painted them using this black chalkboard spray paint.
Finally, I used my white chalkboard marker to label each stick.
If I don’t touch or breathe on them too much, hopefully these plants will survive. I love using fresh herbs in my summer dishes, don’t you?
By the way, does anyone have any tips on how I can keep these lovelies growing strong? Please share.
Use Epsom Salt – For potted plants, simply dissolve 2 tablespoons per gallon of water, and substitute this solution for normal watering at least once a month – although it is safe to do this as often as desired.
Oh, and prune your herbs often to encourage growth. (I always forget to do that!)
Have a GREAT day!
Thanks Betty. I’ll try this for sure!
Well, I am proud to say that I have kept my sink clean every night since your challenge and like you, that’s a record for our household. And now you’ve inspired me again…I’ve been wanting to grow herbs. No time like the present!
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
That’s awesome, Sharon. Keep it up! And let me know if you have any tips for keeping those herbs alive. 🙂
The clean sink challenge has drastically changed our day. I am a homeschooling mom who works part-time and it has been so great to wake up to a clean kitchen. I have more time to spend with my kids and it makes the day so much more relaxed. Thank you for the challenge. Now I need to go get some herbs too.
Ebony, I am so happy it’s working for you. Thanks for joining the challenge!
Hi Susan! Someone once told me that the potted herbs from the supermarket are not designed to grow long term (I had quite a few die on me…not entirely sure how true that is though) So now I buy them from the garden centre instead and they do much better!
No kidding! I’ll keep that in mind for next time.
You’re right