Herb Garden!

Last year we decided that we were going to try and plant as much of a garden as we could on the balcony of our condo. It worked out pretty well for a first try. Take a look!

 

Chocolate mint, feverfew, chamomile, and valerian, with lavender in the middle pot.

 

 Sage, peppermint, oregano, spearmint, and lemon balm.

 

 Nice big pot of basil. 

 

Tyson helping me garden! =) 

 

Palm, violet, lamb's ear, pepper plant with marigolds, and a pretty pot of flowers.

 

Hen and chicks, and wildflowers.

 

 Pot of flowers =) Red geraniums are supposed to protect your home.

This year, I decided to try and start growing seeds inside before we plant them outdoors. I planted them 3 days ago and they're already starting to sprout!

 

So far, the calendula (edible marigolds), thyme, and catgrass are sprouting!

We have a few plants left from last year, but the only ones that are still thriving are the aloe and the lavender. The lavender was actually outside all winter long and flourished!! We did bring the aloe inside, but put it out a week ago or so.

 

Hopefully, come spring, we'll have a lot of sprouted herbs to plant outside in our garden. In such a busy area, it's nice to have a little bit of comfort, even if it is something as simple as a garden of fresh herbs.