Oregano in the garden.
While we are still deep in winter citrus, and the fruit blossoms are everywhere, we only have a few “crops” that are ready (or close to ready). But we do have some of the good stuff. The mix of sun and light rain brought the herbs back to life, and with gusto. Oregano, marjoram, tarragon, thyme, mint, chocolate mint and the always-present rosemary are thriving. Still have to wait on basil, but soon (sigh). Artichokes and potato plants seem to bend the laws of nature, they grow so quickly. And the blueberries and strawberries are forming, first tastes in 7-10 days (hopefully). Serious planting is starting soon….
Marjoram.
Tarragon.
Mint, already trying to take over.
Artichoke.
Blueberries forming.
Strawberries sooner than you think.
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Isn’t this post inspiring for all those would-be gardeners out there? Currently I have mint, thyme, oregano, chives and parsley popping up, but not the rest. How about the rest of you…garden or no?
Awesome photos! đŸ™‚
Thanks! Fun to take and share them.
So exciting!!!!!!!! What lovely additions to your cocktails đŸ™‚
Indeed. With Meyer lemons still on teh tree and fresh mint a few “Smashes” are on the way…
love the smashes–had one once with fresh berries and aquavit–lovely and also put that proverbial (and figurative) “hair on your chest.” Meyer lemons–oh to live on the west coast!
I like the aquavit-berry idea….thx
Have very lucky to have a little graden, in the middle almost of the city, which i love, (in season, has a lovely yellow blossoming broom tree, sweet little white flowers on a potato tree, and many more nice things) Also have some herbs but want more. (have to keep my Basil inside in winter, tits too cold here). But I don’t do enough work with it,(the little garden) although I’m slowly getting better. Really want to have more herbs in particular, your post is great inspiration, as you rightly say. đŸ™‚ Thanks for posting. Arran.
Thanks for the visit. For everything we grow (and it’s a lot these days) the herbs are used almost every day. Nothing like an herb garden….
My raised beds are full to bursting . . . with snow.
Though after it melts a bit, I’ll be able to see the garlic and shallot tops poking up.
And we will be jealous…we struggle with both….
Your herbs look wonderful, so cold here, it will another six weeks at least before I have a decent amount of herbs to crop. At least I have chives, and the horseradish is poking new leaves out of the soil đŸ™‚
Would like the horseradish…hmm, maybe next season. Glad to share a little spring. And our chives didn’t make it…but we still have some time.
Curious, what is the Ocean temp there this time of year? Thx
Oh so beautiful when everything starts to come alive again. Gorgeous shots of spring !
Thanks. It makes us very, very happy (gardens tend to do that for us). Happy to share.
Herbs look lovely!
Thanks Ann. Hope you are well. (We may bring some treats to reunion!)
Lovely photos, but they make me sick .. and tired of the winter that we still have. You should tease me like this. Strawberries will be ready in the middle of June with us.
Your photos are so fantastic ….
Thanks. Sorry to tease but we tend to celebrate spring. The garden makes us happy…;-)
That I understand and I can image your garden … when it is all bloom … I’m only envy. *smile
Keep ’em coming! Yes! Your beautiful herbs give me hope that soon ours will start to sprout, as I languish here on the colder side of the country. đŸ™‚
We will and hope yours pop soon!
Mmmm! I can almost smell these wonderful herbs.
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