Spice up your kitchen with homegrown herbs…

It’s surprisingly easy to get your own bumper crop of herbs going in your backyard, porch, windowsill or even kitchen counter. Herbs are remarkably tolerant to people with brown thumbs, like me, and produce not only a delicious, organic treat, but also add a clean and refreshing smell to your home. There are a few things that herbs MUST have….sunlight, lots of water and good water drainage. Other than that, they are pretty much fool proof. Start with organic seeds, of course. My favorites to grow are basil (so yummy on pasta or with fresh mozzarella and tomato- and the key ingredient in pesto!!), chives (which add great flavor to potatoes, salad or any casserole dish), and Sage (which is easy to grow and perfect for roasted chicken or home made soups).

These are just a few…but to learn more about getting your own garden up and running, check out these great sites!
backyardgardener.com
herbgardeningtips.com
organicgardentip.com