tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post8108673179873695887..comments2024-03-28T12:01:24.909-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: May Garden Tour: The Herb Garden & BeyondLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20635001603227308602010-05-29T10:50:25.580-04:002010-05-29T10:50:25.580-04:00I don't usually start most herbs with seeds di...I don't usually start most herbs with seeds directly into the plot - sage, oregano, lavender and thyme grow better sown into pots - at least year. parsley takes some time to germinate and I usually add some radish seeds to make sure I'll find it, when it does come up. and it's susceptible to drying out as seeds, so I often sow it in late august, where it seems to fare better... <br />and if you think the rhubarb is too tart - you can always use it for rhubarb-marzipan cake - or add carrots instead of strawberries to the jam (sounds odd, but tastes nice!) I think rhubarb and irish weather go well together - usually quite damp, not too hot - which means that my 10 plants are way too many:)) I could open a rhubarb jam factory....Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73490505134154800132010-05-29T06:35:11.726-04:002010-05-29T06:35:11.726-04:00Theresa, that' what I'm hoping. It's ...Theresa, that' what I'm hoping. It's discouraging though, when so little comes up! <br /><br />Nina, I think next time I'll try to start my seeds myself. I have some creeping thyme and spearmint seeds, so these are ones I should try. Cat pictures just seem to go with everything, don't they? <br /><br />Shelia, at first I only wanted to show the "perfect" stuff. But on the other hand, I didn't want to give a false impression of what's going on here. Gardening is hard work but really, I can't imagine myself doing anything else with my life. (Besides spinning, knitting, and weaving of course :)<br /><br />Mama Pea, maybe too much! There's so much work in the establishment phase. I admit I've never been particularly "lucky" with herbs either. I just figured it's time to learn how to be a success!<br /><br />Callie, thanks. I'm hoping that once mine get established, they'll do well!<br /><br />Thanks Robin!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16905343967105334962010-05-29T05:17:52.097-04:002010-05-29T05:17:52.097-04:00Everything is looking nice there.Everything is looking nice there.Robinhttp://farmfolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-63209030629860075522010-05-29T02:31:42.583-04:002010-05-29T02:31:42.583-04:00Enjoyed looking at your gardens and admiring all y...Enjoyed looking at your gardens and admiring all your hard work. Soon the ground will be covered with your plants and the gardens full of good things to harvest. Herbs do grow well here because they tolerate poor soil and little water.<br />The kittens are so cute.Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9138542890422762792010-05-28T13:21:16.743-04:002010-05-28T13:21:16.743-04:00Wow, you sure do have a lot goin' on!
Herbs a...Wow, you sure do have a lot goin' on!<br /><br />Herbs are something I've never had much luck with but am slowly (very slowly . . . I plant them, they die) trying to get into. Of all the ones I planted last year (and mulched heavily over winter) only the lavendar and spearmint made it. And we didn't even have a hard winter!<br /><br />Great to see all the pics and get a feel for your place. Thanks!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67986889319946071752010-05-28T09:00:59.704-04:002010-05-28T09:00:59.704-04:00Kittens are special, they can do anything. I can ...Kittens are special, they can do anything. I can see how beautiful the herb gardens will be. It's nice to see as a work in progress rather than a finished garden. I think it is more realistic and give people an idea of all the work that goes into creating an amazing garden.sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216149086520612937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-52186552968847755862010-05-28T08:55:56.347-04:002010-05-28T08:55:56.347-04:00Some herbs just don't like to be direct plante...Some herbs just don't like to be direct planted. I've never had luck with Lavender, except one time, one seed actually germinated. Savory, Oregano, thyme etc I've never tried direct planting but started early. They seem to be a little iffy until established but then look out, nothing stops them. Oregano can be as invasive as mint!<br />Gratuitous cat pictures always welcome :)Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60372517049581364132010-05-28T07:46:37.346-04:002010-05-28T07:46:37.346-04:00It all looks lovely and I can picture how beautifu...It all looks lovely and I can picture how beautiful it will look in a year or two. You'll love the roses once they get started. I had planted a bunch of them in New England and they are hardy and beautiful.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.com