a little bit of this...a little bit of that: SEE HOW MY LITTLE HHHHERB GARDEN GROWS

Last week after i spent $10 at the grocery store on fresh herbs for the 3rd week in a row, i decided i was going to plant my own little HHHerb garden. (no silent H here)

I did a little research and found that in order for my little plants to grow they would have to be planted in full sun and out of harms way (meaning harry, hazel and bug need to steer clear). we have a very large backyard and a perfect terraced area up on top of a hill but knowing me, unless i can see my garden grow, i will let it starve and wither away. I need that immediate gratification of coming home from work and seeing new little flower buds and leaves. i guess that's not exactly "immediate" gratification but you know what i mean. i need progress people! Therefore, i decided these little plants of mine needed to be in the front yard so i could love and encourage them on a daily basis. Instead of planting them in the ground i decided on individual planters. This way i can move them to where the sun is and i think it adds a cute touch to our garden.

I chose the herbs i use most: Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Chives, Cilantro, Parsley and super yummy Basil. I love to cook with fresh herbs, nothing beats it! and to think i can save up to $10 a week PLUS get the enjoyment of rearing these little guys... it was a home run.

I went to the nursery to pick out the herbs and soil and chose the bag with the big veggies on the front. That's gotta be the right kind right?! when in doubt...follow the pictures.

About a year ago tom "purchased" a beautiful copper-ish planter that has been sitting in my parents garage just waiting to be used. Its long narrow shape seemed absolutely perfect for the task at hand.

The other pot i used was a gift my dad just gave me that is a super cool shape and size...the color and texture is right up my alley! I have a major "thing" against terracotta...don't know why, just do. Its not the first, or last, weird kawinkidink about me.

After i had all my ducks in a row, all i had to do was arrange the herbs, fill with soil, plant, water and voila! I have myself a little garden of hhherb children!

On the left we have a variegated sage, then chives in the back, crawling rosemary in the front and purple sage on the right. to me this is compositionally perfect...who cares what the plants taste like when they look this pretty!

In this planter, composition wasn't as important as just getting the rest of the herbs to all fit. On the left is cilantro, then thyme, basil and parsley. Not as pretty but i guarantee just as yummy!

A week later and these little gems are doing great! The cilantro has definitely grabbed hold and so has the thyme. The parsley is still a little wispy and surprisingly the basil is struggling a bit (which saddens me because i use it so often). I have been whispering sweet nothings to it every evening though, so i will keep you posted as to how it progresses!