This week I wanted to start my own spice garden. Having fresh spices to add to your dishes can totally change a meal. Spices are fun and easy to grow, and require little up keep. Some of the most widely used spices are basil, tyme, oregano, paprika, chili powder, and bay leaves. Each one is great in certain types of food. Like bay with spaghetti sauce, rosemary with poultry, and garlic or basil with just about everything.
As I become more interested in cooking and grilling, I'm learning the importance of incorporating fresh herbs and spices into my dishes. Now that I have the space, I wanted to have access to fresh seasonings and even vegetables.
First thing I did was fill the planter box with potting soil 1 inch below the top. Then made holes for the seeds 1/2 an inch down.
Then a few basil seeds in each hole spaced evenly.
Then patted down the soil and watered heavily.
It will be exciting to watch these seeds grow into a fresh basil plant. If i have a high enough yield, I could make fresh pesto. I will keep my blog updated with progress from these seeds in upcoming posts. Stay tuned!
This is my attempt at growing kale. I planted the seeds 3 weeks ago, but this hot North Carolina summer has stunted the plants growth. I plan on re planting more closer to Fall.
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