Introduction to our herb garden and how it is doing in May 2011

Here's a look at what is established in our herb garden and how it is doing. There are more herbs that we plant as annuals in there every year but some herbs stick around through the winter.

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[redherringbone]

your chives look so beautiful and plentiful. Mine is on the second year and it looks like a balding man in the pot. Just a few sprigs here and there. I'm not giving up though. They are so dang delicious.

[GettingThereGreen]

@redherringbone What growing zone are you in? If you have cold/winter when the fall comes and everything dies back don't cut it all back. Leave it all die then come spring it will all pop through... also... you can dry the flowers for seeds and plant some around it to help it spread if you'd like. (the flowers will dry on the plant on their own fyi). -Randy

[steen1973]

Love the herbs! My wife and I took an herb class the other day for growing and then cooking with them. Even found a good use for the catnip that I had one plant for a couple years ago and now the whole neighborhood is covered.

[GettingThereGreen]

@steen1973 Haven't heard of the uses for catnip... please do share. Perhaps a response video on uses for various herbs you use? That would be awesome!!! - Randy

[momtomtse]

Careful with the lemon balm, it'll take over your yard! I speak from experience, when I cut the grass out back the air smells like lemonade! lol It's really nice to add to a pitcher of lemonade or limeade. Adds a nice flavor. Looking good!

[GettingThereGreen]

@momtomtse I'm usually the one cutting the grass... so smelling lemon would be awesome... I wouldn't say it is all bad! But yes, we are aware that it goes crazy... we find ourselves cutting it back constantly. But we are learning that there are many many uses for this herb! Can't wait to actually use it this year!!! - Randy

[GettingThereGreen]

@Revolutionisnow1 Wow... glad to see you still around!!! (are you going to do some more videos?) Have not tried chives in scrambled eggs, but will try this weekend!!!  We actually just got a Thai Basil plant so I think we'll stick with that. Not too big on the licorice taste stuff. - Randy

[GettingThereGreen]

@bcgarden2010 awww thank you Katie!  I really appreciate that. ~Amanda

[bcgarden2010]

awww, Amanda, I still think you're great! There is nothing wrong with your attitude while doing this (any any other) video- after all, Randy was "starring" in this video and it seems he doesn't need any help with describing the herbs. He did a great-- uhhh...-- job. ;) Keep up the great vids, you two!

[Revolutionisnow1]

Nice! I love my chives and thyme as well. Ever used chives in scrambled eggs? Its amazing! Another really nice hearty herb is french Taragon. I has a licorish type taste similar to Thi Basil and is wonderfull in soups and teas plus seems to thrive in Canadian climate.