HERBS!!!

What are you planting this year?

I am planting a few new trees, some rose bushes, and some herbs. I have a beautiful rosemary bush given to my be a close friend and I have grown some fresh and some sweet basil... I might plant some tomatoes as I have been hit by the fresh salsa bug...

When you consider what to plant, what do you think about, Why do you chose the plants you choose?

I like to think I can save some money and add to my journey, by choosing herbs and veggies I can consume, as well as planting some fast growing trees for privacy and ground cover and the roses for beauty and scent. Living in the hot HOT South, i have been told that some plants can't withstand the climate. Needless to say, I am not a gardener, so I will take it slow and not go overboard this year.

Most roses do not do well in the climate I live in for several reasons, but I thought I would give em a try anyway.

What herbs do you like? I love Thyme, Basil and Rosemary. I have tried herbs before but am always disappointed with the bugs that I can never seem to keep off of them. The secret to a successful herb garden, I have been told, is Composting. I am going to try it starting today...the "black gold" of gardening is going to help my herbs (i will keep you posted on that)!

I have spent such a huge part of my life altering the flavors of my food with sugar sauces and salty rubs that I am just now beginning to learn how wonderful most food tastes naturally. I now want to try different flavors using herbs instead of the unhealthy dressings and alakaline tastes of salts.

If you have some ideas that can help, or some suggestions about some helpful herbs or veggies I should try, let me know.

I hope your day is going well, Get outside if you can and enjoy the sunshine!!!

Try some Rosemary at the main entrance to your home for luck.

just sayin!