tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post7019170754944331904..comments2024-03-18T12:20:15.607-05:00Comments on A Veggie Venture: Never Buy Fresh Herbs Again ♥ How to Grow Fresh Herbs at Home in PotsAlanna Kellogghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-89796333656532455202023-12-08T16:08:00.926-06:002023-12-08T16:08:00.926-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-41800971632469948432023-12-06T12:28:10.139-06:002023-12-06T12:28:10.139-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-48698529789339641502023-12-01T23:27:07.743-06:002023-12-01T23:27:07.743-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-59832144006407739632023-11-29T08:01:52.766-06:002023-11-29T08:01:52.766-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Unow22https://www.blogger.com/profile/01372945055757814681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-71566413689882926612023-01-21T01:14:50.207-06:002023-01-21T01:14:50.207-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Unow22https://www.blogger.com/profile/13817000499687104964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-51774528651338471332015-05-09T14:51:14.797-05:002015-05-09T14:51:14.797-05:00Lindsay ~ Give it a try! It’s so very cool to just...<i>Lindsay ~ Give it a try! It’s so very cool to just step out and snip what you need and no more. Now those little plastic tubs from the grocery store drive me crazy! </i>Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-10562785926215594932015-05-09T11:41:58.573-05:002015-05-09T11:41:58.573-05:00Wow, this is great information! I've always wa...Wow, this is great information! I've always wanted to try to grow herbs myself as we use them all the time in cooking. Thank you!Lindsayhttp://www.sophiesfavors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-1701698866299927252015-05-08T15:16:19.840-05:002015-05-08T15:16:19.840-05:00Lucy ~ Aii, I thought about Californians today whe...<i>Lucy ~ Aii, I thought about Californians today when someone was grumbling about a three-day forecast for rain-rain-rain. So scary, the California/Western water shortage. <br /><br />And I’m so glad you brought this up because of course, you’re right. What works in your climate, your plants is different than our climate, our plants. And I’m laughing, because you aren’t watering from November to April -- and neither am I, cuz there are no herbs then! <br /><br />But in the heat of the summer here, when it’s in the mid to high 90s every day, the herbs wouldn’t last more than a couple of days without water unless a storm blew through. So in the spring when it’s cooler, I like to really soak the plants so their roots go deep so that later, when it’s hot, they have greater resources. <br /><br />Also -- I’m feeling challenged -- in a good way. I’m going to try your “pint” idea for awhile and see how it goes. We’re on a well here and while the water table is high now, it isn’t always. <br /><br />Thank you for writing, really. </i>Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-90562470617525881952015-05-08T14:28:53.539-05:002015-05-08T14:28:53.539-05:00I disagree strongly with your watering advice, at ...I disagree strongly with your watering advice, at least for my climate (central coast California). If I watered my herbs like that they would rot and die and I'd get a fine from the water department. I monitor the soil and water them when the soil an inch or so down is dry. Most of the summer that means every two to three days. Also, I only put about a pint of water in for each plant, two for large ones like the rosemary, oregano, and lavender.<br /><br />The exception is late August-early September, when I often need to water every day. And in a normal year, I may not water at all from November till April. I am talking about pots. When I had rosemary in the ground, I never watered it at all except for once a month in the summer, and an extra time or two in August and September. It lived for fifteen years and tasted like heaven.Lucy Kemnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995474199607974511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-76019561269844580582015-05-08T12:32:18.784-05:002015-05-08T12:32:18.784-05:00DIBear ~ Lucky you! Our sage wintered over but was...<i>DIBear ~ Lucky you! Our sage wintered over but was really leggy so I ended up starting over, I really didn’t see how to cut it back and have it be worth anything. Thanks for chiming in, love hearing from you!</i>Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-49884914613349780052015-05-08T11:30:21.949-05:002015-05-08T11:30:21.949-05:00I have oregano planted in my garden, and it just k...I have oregano planted in my garden, and it just keeps coming back year afer year! Also sage and mint. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-53081679866303260322013-02-26T20:52:20.792-06:002013-02-26T20:52:20.792-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-12719836416107929792013-02-24T00:05:19.691-06:002013-02-24T00:05:19.691-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-56724671939605766322013-02-23T07:47:47.162-06:002013-02-23T07:47:47.162-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-13460215272045777042013-02-15T14:10:48.964-06:002013-02-15T14:10:48.964-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-79599738893739287392013-02-14T22:10:10.616-06:002013-02-14T22:10:10.616-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-48785092244127813772012-07-22T18:48:07.743-05:002012-07-22T18:48:07.743-05:00If I don't have any rocks, I put some coffee f...If I don't have any rocks, I put some coffee filters in the bottom of the pot so that it slows down the water flow through the pot & stops the soil from seeping out thru the bottom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-26408483946312491382012-06-30T21:28:10.202-05:002012-06-30T21:28:10.202-05:00Herbs that are members of the mint family - basil,...Herbs that are members of the mint family - basil, thyme, sage, for example - will easily root from cuttings. Start them in potting mix, though, not just water. They likely won't survive the transfer from a water medium to soil otherwise.amuserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420803468870471872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-83857263932737078792012-06-27T16:52:47.026-05:002012-06-27T16:52:47.026-05:00In my experience it is not necessary to use chemic...In my experience it is not necessary to use chemical fertilizers like miracle gro. I just use some compost and mix it into the soil. Herbs are hardy and will grow in almost anything. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-80501707867193321582012-05-21T17:05:05.342-05:002012-05-21T17:05:05.342-05:00Loved reading your blog post on growing fresh herb...Loved reading your blog post on growing fresh herbs and have shared a link on our facebook page. Last year we had quite a bit of discussion on growing (successful and unsuccessful herb gardens) and how to use herbs in recipes. Thanks to your blog post, our friends can pick up some great tips and recipes!Pastamorehttp://www.pastamore.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-56674616286656549002012-05-18T16:48:36.122-05:002012-05-18T16:48:36.122-05:00Is it possible to "root" herb cuttings t...Is it possible to "root" herb cuttings to grow new plants? I received cuttings from a friend, and I have placed the cuttings in water to root them. Will that work for dill, curry, and basil?Jeanne Marklenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-39846118678736223112008-05-20T08:15:00.000-05:002008-05-20T08:15:00.000-05:00I agree and can't believe how much fresh herbs cos...I agree and can't believe how much fresh herbs cost - even AT the farmer's markets (which don't start until mid June here :( ) but my problem is keeping them alive all summer without getting ravaged by insects! I'm hoping for more luck this year :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-80970704403714039682008-05-17T16:04:00.000-05:002008-05-17T16:04:00.000-05:00I couldn't agree more! I spent my $20 today! :) Bu...I couldn't agree more! I spent my $20 today! :) But, uh-oh, I didn't put that much new soil in the patio pots. Hopefully my little herbies will thrive, anyway. Nothing I love more than stepping out onto the patio with scissors to snip my own herbs for a dish...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01970997615781244805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-56494153977361444682008-05-11T08:18:00.000-05:002008-05-11T08:18:00.000-05:00This post is so timely. I just realized that since...This post is so timely. I just realized that since we're having a major backyard project commencing on Monday, I need to plant my herbs in pots rather than the usual spot. Thank you for the tips! I hadn't thought of wine corks for the bottom of large pots.Lisa (Show Me Vegan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06222499189852950447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-4131766628015702772008-05-08T12:10:00.000-05:002008-05-08T12:10:00.000-05:00Yes, I do. Tarragon is my favourite herb. It's als...Yes, I do. Tarragon is my favourite herb. It's also my husband's favourite. I've tried and tried to get it to take over and it just shrivels away. I've tried buying plants from various garden and/or herb centers. I've tried transplanting friends' tarragon plants that has been happily turned over to me because it's taking over their gardens. No luck.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if constructing some sort of covering out of semi-sheer white fabric might help to shield balcony herbs from getting fried. This is what I use when I first bring outdoors whatever plants that have been overwintering in the basement under lights. I have some ancient lace curtains that I rig up into a tent affair and leave the plants under there for a week or so to acclimatize them to the sun's rays....<BR/><BR/>-ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818302133113874649noreply@blogger.com