Meet Herbie Husker Garden....
I found this container at a local retail store for $10 {on sale}. It has 4 pails that are connected together and has a handle which makes it easy to move around. Herbie is sporting oregano, cilantro, parsley, and dill. Doesn't he look stunning!!!!! He adds a little "life" to my kitchen too!!!
Here is the cute little wood handle nestled in amongst all the herbs. Should I paint the handle Husker red??????
I have never grown herbs, but I am looking forward to cooking with fresh flavorful herbs. I also plan to dry the oregano and dill. I am not sure if I will dry the cilantro and parsley. I have read that parsley and cilantro will mold fast because they contain quite a bit of moisture {but I am new to this....so what do I know}. Any greenthumbs out there have any advice on drying herbs?
{{{HUGS}}}
The Farmer's Wife
I LOVE it! What a deal you found. Love the Husker name, too! Definitely paint the handle (GO BIG) RED!!I love how you put the names on, too, it does give the pots some character. I want some!
ReplyDeleteI was in McCook yesterday and stopped at Common Scents Greenhouse. WOW!!! What a glorious place. Lovely. Their plants, herbs, flowers, etc. are ALL soooooo gorgeous. While there I picked up a few herbs, too. Maybe we can share?! I, too, am new at this so maybe we can help each other. I bought Parsley and Cilantro and just for fun Rosemary and Basil (because those are the names of my daughter's sheep).
As far as the drying goes . . . a friend of mine picked the whole stems of her mint and hung them upside down in her garage for a couple of weeks and it worked GREAT ~ unfortunately that's all I know about that subject so far. I was lucky enough to be the recipient of a jar of her dried mint. It is in my cupboard and I use it when I make Indian food. So nice to have it there!
My sister's MIL takes her cilantro, puts it in a ziploc and throws it right into the freezer, she says it works well and tastes awesome. Sounds easier.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I have been wanting to try growing herbs forever...I was gonna use a strawberry pot, but I like yours much better! Can I ask what store you found yours at?
ReplyDeleteI got the pot at Pamida. The pot does not have a brand name on it, but maybe try searching the internet for one. Good luck!!!
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