Since March, we have been at home in quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic. Finally, in May, we were able to see my parents, sisters, and nieces. My dad built my mom a raised bed so she could have an herb garden this year. As a gift, I purchased the herbs she needed to get started. Three generations of my family worked together to plant the herbs. Check out the video. Remember, anyone can be a gardener. You just need to get ready, get set, and grow! To keep up with

With each passing day, the temperature drops. I'm in the process of harvesting as much as I can from my garden and getting it ready for winter. I have an abundance of herbs. I have been using fresh herbs in my harvest meals, giving fresh herbs away, and drying herbs, but I still have a lot of herbs left in my garden. I tried something new with some of my dried lavender which is pictured above. I decided to add it to a candle. This is simple to do if you have a candle war

Even before a child is able read, he or she could probably identify multiple fast food restaurants. With all of the advertisements targeting children, it is easy for them to think and believe food comes from the grocery store or a restaurant. One of the benefits of being urban gardeners with children is teaching them where food really comes from and how it begins as a seed and ends up on their plate. This week we harvested: lavender, rosemary, sage, oregano, nasturtium flow

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

This is our first time growing sage. We planted six plants and they are growing wonderfully. I can't wait to use this sage in some stuffing! My son, James, picks sage so carefully. Click here to see him in action. #sage #herbs

My herbs are growing faster than I can harvest them. I decided to try drying them using my oven. Sanctuary Gardener has a great blog post on how to dry herbs. I followed her directions and had success. I still like drying my herbs the old-fashioned way, but when you need your herbs dried quickly, this is not a bad option. #herbs #ovendryingherbs