I am so proud of myself. Historically, I don’t have much of a green thumb. I don’t know that I’ve magically developed one as much as I now live with great lighting. My loft apartment boasts enormous 7 X 8 foot windows. In a fit of optimism this spring, I planted some window boxes with herbs. Basil, dill, oregano, tarragon, chives, cilantro, rosemary, and parsley.
I’m tickled. My herbs are so happy, which means I’m happy.
It’s truly delightful to cook with fresh herbs right on hand. Breakfast yesterday was a slice of fresh tomato topped with fresh basil and chives, a poached egg, and feta cheese all stacked atop one another. Lunch? Angel hair pasta tossed with olive oil, sea salt, pepper, basil, dill, oregano, chives, tarragon, and gorgonzola. Nothing tastes quite the same as tossing in fresh herbs.
I am somewhat confounded, however. My parsely isn’t happy. I mean it’s seriously unhappy as in I’m not sure it’s going to make it. I don’t get it. It’s the most common herb. It should be the easiest to grow. Anyone got any suggestions as to what it takes to grow happy parsley?
Anyone got a favorite recipe/use for fresh herbs? Is herb a friend of yours?
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I have a total black thumb. Glad things are going well. Your breakfast sounds yummy.
Herb is definitely a friend of mine!! You are so right – there is nothing like cooking with fresh herbs. And even better is just trimming them from your own window garden.
Maybe your parsley is staying too wet? Are the leaves getting yellow at all? With everything else happy, it sounds like it should be getting enough light. Are there little spots on it? Any little webs on the under side of the leaves?
LOL – I’m a horticulturist. In one of my previous jobs, I spent a lot of time identifying plants and problems for people without my ever seeing the plant. Sometimes it was easy, other times not! At least you know what the plant is….so often before they would have no idea what kind of plant it was. I would ask them to describe it for me. The most common response? “It has green leaves.” I kid you not! :-O
Fresh mint in mojitos! (D)
I have tried several times to grow herbs. I kill them everytime. But my favorite is Cilantro. It smells and tastes so good.
Jen, I’m envious!!! I want a much better friendship with Herb. I grew up on a farmer, so you’d think I’d have a green thumb, but the few times I’ve put in a garden, I end up to busy to take care of it as well as I need to. Although, I’m sure I planted far too ambitiously for what one person can manage. I need a realistic garden, and “window garden” is sounding just right. It’s a great feeling to be able to cook with things you’ve grown yourself. Congrats on the happy plants and I’m sure parsley will straighten up soon.
I love the smell and taste of Oregano when added in some recipes.-`-
Oregano is a gread addition to everyday meals, i put them on soups and salads.:`*
i always use Oregano and other herbs on my soup and homecooked meals;“