2010 herb garden

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   went to walmart the other day and picked up seeds for this year's herb garden: 

thyme 
oregano 
marjoram 
rosemary 
dill 
common chives 
cilantro/coriander 
genovese basil 
savory 
sage 
italian flat-leaf parsley 
spearmint
these will be added to some french tarragon that i asked my dad to keep alive over the winter (his thumb is much greener than my own!). when it comes to tarragon, the best quality comes from french tarragon, which for some reason cannot be grown well from seed. the tarragon seed that you see in stores is russian tarragon, which is of inferior culinary quality.
best to acquire a live plant, which will continue to thrive and renew itself.

Edited by TasunkaWitko - 01 February 2010 at 17:11

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TasunkaWitko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 25 January 2010 Location: Chinook, MT Status: Offline Points: 9389	Post Options Post Reply Quote TasunkaWitko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 2010 herb garden Posted: 01 February 2010 at 15:55
	went to walmart the other day and picked up seeds for this year's herb garden: thyme oregano marjoram rosemary dill common chives cilantro/coriander genovese basil savory sage italian flat-leaf parsley spearmint these will be added to some french tarragon that i asked my dad to keep alive over the winter (his thumb is much greener than my own!). when it comes to tarragon, the best quality comes from french tarragon, which for some reason cannot be grown well from seed. the tarragon seed that you see in stores is russian tarragon, which is of inferior culinary quality. best to acquire a live plant, which will continue to thrive and renew itself. Edited by TasunkaWitko - 01 February 2010 at 17:11

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Hoser Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 06 February 2010 Location: Cumberland, RI Status: Offline Points: 3454	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hoser Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 February 2010 at 14:25
	i like your taste in herbs...the only thing I mi9ght add to the list is lemon balm. From the mint family, you'll think you added mint and lemon zest...very nice, easy to grow plant. And once you plant the chives, you're in like Flynn...they are a very hardy perennial that will keep coming back to haunt you.
	Go ahead...play with your food!

TasunkaWitko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 25 January 2010 Location: Chinook, MT Status: Offline Points: 9389	Post Options Post Reply Quote TasunkaWitko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 April 2010 at 14:11
	well, i planted all the herbs above (plus lavender) this last weekend. we'll see how they do. i planted them in cheap plastic pots (the kind you get from a greenhouse etc.) that are just about the size and shape of a normal old-style tin coffee can. should work pretty well! eventually, i'd like to get them all into larger, nicer-looking planters and line the front walk with them, especially the perennials, but we'll see ~ dave - i'f i have luck with these ones, i will look into the lemon balm ~ i don't recall seeing it in seed around here, but will check again! i'll be getting my tarragon from my dad early next week. his thumb is much greener than mine, so he kept it alive for me all winter and i'll grab a couple of shoots to plant into soil.

craftsmaster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Scullery Servant Joined: 04 June 2010 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote craftsmaster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 June 2010 at 00:55
	Tarragon can dramatically change your eating habits, given a little time and experimentation. The leaves of this herb have a taste that is something akin to anise, which makes it ideal for a variety of dishes. Try placing the leaves in soups and stews, then experiment with salads.

TasunkaWitko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 25 January 2010 Location: Chinook, MT Status: Offline Points: 9389	Post Options Post Reply Quote TasunkaWitko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 June 2010 at 07:38
	i agree, craftmaster - tarragon has become a very important component of my cooking. welcome to the fotw! we hope to see more posts from you!

Hoser Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 06 February 2010 Location: Cumberland, RI Status: Offline Points: 3454	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hoser Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 June 2010 at 03:21
	I'm on board with the tarragon as well...one of my personal favorites. I'll have to dig up my old tarragon grilled fish recipe, make it and post it I guess.
	Go ahead...play with your food!

craftsmaster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Scullery Servant Joined: 04 June 2010 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote craftsmaster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 June 2010 at 21:05
	If you think anything like I do, you hear the word tarragon and immediately think vinegar. Tarragon is a great flavoring for vinegar. Up until now, you may have run to the store to buy your tarragon vinegar, but consider waking up one morning, picking some tarragon from your garden, placing it in vinegar, steeping it for two to three weeks, and then enjoying your own homemade tarragon vinegar!