Garden Tour We started gardening in 2009 and we didn't add herbs until the following year. That year we only grew basil. Since then, we have added many herbs. Our goal is to become completely sustainable year round and no longer purchase herbs from the grocery store. During the summer, we use many fresh herbs. To be sustainable year round, we have to grow enough herbs to dry and jar. So far, we are certain we will have plenty of sage. Instead of posting tons of picture

I couldn't think of a better way to begin my Mother's Day this year than to spend time in the garden with my children. This morning, we transplanted two chocolate mint plants into two built-in planters on our deck. We also transplanted quite a few pole bean plants, we grew indoors, to their spot in our garden. I may never become a master know-it-all gardener, but if my sons (and any future children we are blessed with) have their own gardens someday, I will be overjoyed. How

I was able to harvest a 1/2 cup of chocolate mint leaves from two plants that I am growing in our sunroom. I decided to keep it potted since mint is notorious for spreading in the ground and taking over areas. I have been spending lots of time researching all the wonderful ways mint can be used. There are many fresh mint uses. One is just eating the mint leaf. I ate the first leaf I picked. It freshens your breath better than gum. I decided to use the rest of the choco