My accidental rose cutting is thriving in the herb bed. I planted it close to the birdbath in hopes of giving it a bit of protection through the winter. I plan to transplant it next Spring to a more open spot. ~*~
I noticed some baby basil plants growing on the ground by the adult ones. I decided to try and get a couple to grow indoors for the winter. I have my doubts as to how long I can get them to survive in the house, but it’s worth a try. I found two nice size basil seedlings snuggled down between the rocks and stems of the adult plants. They’ve been quite well protected. I transplanted them in a small pot.I put netting over the pot to keep the bugs out. Our nights are quite cool now and since the babies don’t have the same protection around them, I bring them in at night and set them outside during the day.
Hopefully they’ll continue to thrive and I’ll have fresh basil for a while.
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My herb bed is full with the matured plants. It’s quite crowded and messy.
I’ve enjoyed my herb bed. I’m sad to know that soon it’ll go to sleep for winter.
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My plans for next season are already in the making.
Just 5 to 6 months and
I’ll be back out there starting the gardening season again.
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It’s nice to spend the winter months planning for next spring’s garden!
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Thanks Dianna
Planning helps pass the time and is enjoyable too. 😀
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Your herb bed is still lovely! I rather like the mature, scraggly, trailing look of fall.
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Thanks Chip
I agree. I like my herb bed quite well now that it’s full and messy. 🙂
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Nice herb bed! I guess you don’t have any snow yet!
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Thanks Margy
We’ve been fortunate so far in no snow, but unfortunate in the super hot temps… we’re headed for 90°F again. We really hoped for cooler days, but oh well. 😉
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I love your herb bed, E.C.! Hope the basil seedlings thrive too.
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Thanks Anita,
My basil seedlings look healthy still. So hopefully they’ll continue to thrive. 🙂
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I love your herb bed, it looks so lovely! I hope I can at least fence in my back yard and maybe section off a small corner to decicate to a little garden of my own, next year. Still having trouble finding a job so that has to remain my top priority for now.
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Thanks so much CW
Your girls would be so happy to romp around off-leash in a fenced in yard. A garden would be a relaxing and healthy way to enjoy time outside. I wish you the best. 🙂
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I like your herb bed. Baby basil!
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Thanks so much Patti 🙂
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