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By the end of April beginning of May, every year David and I start our Herb Garden. I cannot imagine not having one. The freshness makes such a difference in my recipes and it’s fun to watch them growing. From the beginning when you plant them to the moment you can finally start to enjoy them is quite rewarding. If you are a foody (yes with a “y”), you definitely need one.
 
This is our typical Herb Garden we grow every year; Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, chives, oregano, Tarragon, Sage, and thyme. Depending on what I have in mind for recipes, we might switch tarragon, sage or thyme for something else – I do plan ahead… lol! We do have Mint as well and let me tell you, these guys are tough! After the first year we planted them, we just leave them out during the winter and sure enough when the weather warms up, there they are coming back again.
 
Besides herbs, we also like to have cherry tomatoes (they are so sweet when you grow them at home), San Marzano tomatoes, green onions and Peppers. This year, we’ll be growing Garlic for the first time. We live in a condo with a big deck but if we had a house, I would definitely grow many more vegetables including fruits. I love making Fresh Juices and sauces. When you start growing, it becomes an addiction.
 
A Herb Garden is essential to me. I cook a lot with different herbs and it’s so convenient. When I need a herb for a recipe, I simply step out, get it and return to the kitchen. I also like to make my own herb blends such as Herbes de Provence which is much more fragrant and flavorful than the ones from the store. After you start yours, you’ll understand why it’s so rewarding.
Happy Gardening!
 
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