Herbs, or 'erbs?

thyme started in a garden...

RT and I activated our green thumbs this past weekend, since one of the things on our to-do list is to start a herb garden.

 

To be completely honest, I'm a tad concerned about the longevity of this project... mainly because I have absolutely ZERO experience in the realm of growing 'erbs, or ANYTHING for that matter. This could get ugly... or, it could be TOTALLY AWESOME!

 

Despite our inexperience, I do have one glimmer of hope. RT has mentioned in the past, that he liked to keep a neat garden when he was younger. Ahuh, that's what I'm basing my optimism on, RT's past gardening experience -- when he was 11 ;)
 

So, on Saturday we headed over to Bunnings in Port Melbourne to take a look at their herb selection. As someone who enjoys the culinary arts, I was superbly excited. SO MANY 'erbs! As far as the eyes can see! Okay, I'm exaggerating, but I was like a kid in a candy store. My eyes lit up as I walked past each variety and like a kid I wanted EVERYTHANG!

After my excitement passed, we got down to business and (sensibly) decided on a few that we would use most frequently - rosemary, thyme, sweet basil, spring onions, dill and cilantro. We also picked up potting mix, fertilizer and two wooden buckets to repot the seedlings in. Ít was my idea to use the round buckets instead of rectangle planter boxes. I like to think outside the box. Uhh... did I just say that? It's okay if you want to punch me right now :)

I hate having to buy a whole bunch of herbs from the store when I only need a sprig or two, so I'm positively excited at the prospect of just walking out onto the balcony and harvesting the 'erbs I need.

*does cartwheel*

 

BTW, last night we found out that if you kill rosemary, that means you're a really REALLY bad gardener. Our rosemary is still alive, thank goodness.

LOL.