How Does My Garden Grow?
Post Author: Jenny McCoy
Let’s hope that my garden grows abundantly this year!!! It’s the first time I’ve started a rooftop garden, so I’m sure I’ll have lots to learn and some killer pesto by the end of the summer!
So far, I’ve made a stop at my local hardware store for some basic tools, soil and planters, and I’ve visited the farmer’s market and stocked up on a variety of herbs–basil, rosemary, thyme, mint, lavender, parsley and oregano. The weather hasn’t been quite warm enough for me to plants my seedlings, but in a week or so, I should have them in pots. I can’t wait!!!
And if any of you are green-thumbed readers, please feel free to share your tips on herb and vegetable container gardening!
Filed Under: Cool Stuff, Food Talk
April 6th, 2009
12:04 pm
Containers have one drawback - they dry out very quickly. Use larger containers than you think you need to hold more moisture. Dont overcrowd the plants in one pot, give them lots of root room. Use a soil cover like mulch or something to slow evaporation.
Once you basil begins to flower, keep the flower rods snipped off or the plant will stop growing.
May 23rd, 2010
2:26 pm
I live in Long Beach and tried to put stuff on the roof but it didn’t do well.Too much sun and wind I guess. I keep window boxes on my window sill. I have a Rosemary plant that has been around for at least 4 years. My Thai Basil made it through the winter, the Lemon Verbena lasted too. Chives also have been very successful.
I get new basil every year. Good luck!