Not just thyme, lemon thyme! One of my best friends gave me some from her garden last year, and this was one of my first plants in my first garden last season. I’m very attached to this plant for that reason – it’s been with me for awhile now! While I wasn’t sure at first how I was going to make use of it, I’ve now discovered several uses and benefits of this tasty herb. Continue reading →

Parsley is the first plant I’m focusing on in my summer garden series. It’s a new addition to my balcony garden this year. I’ve never cared much for the taste of flat-leaf parsley, but do recognize it’s importance in fresh pasta dishes and in cooking stocks. Plus, the bf loves it so I figured I might as well grow some this year. One plant that produces all season – at least six months – costs what one little package does at the grocery store. And that always goes bad before I can use it all!

Parsley has been easy to grow and care for thus far, and I’m figuring out new uses for it in my kitchen all the time. Continue reading →

I started my first container garden last season on my balcony and enjoyed it so much I decided to do even more this year. Growing my own food, even a small amount, is not only rewarding it also saves me money and time from shopping. It also sparks creativity as I’m constantly thinking of new ways to use the things growing right outside my door.

I realize that beginning to garden can seem overwhelming. When I think of actual gardening outside I containers, I feel the same way! Growing in containers is a great first step, as is starting with just one or two herbs, plants or vegetables.

This series will run the entire summer, with one post each week focused on an item from my garden, how to grow and care for it, and a variety of different ways it can be used. There’s no need to feel overwhelmed – you can do ONE THING and it will make a big difference. And in this series, I will show you exactly how to do that – one herb at a time!
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