I’ve never been known to have a green thumb. I think it stems more from my Laissez-faire attitude towards plants in general. I’d water them when I remembered, which wasn’t too often, and I never paid attention to how much sunlight they got during the day. Ever since I got into cooking a few years back, I’ve wanted my own herb garden. This proved to be a challenge because the last couple of places I lived in either lacked outdoor space or windows with good natural light. I’d pass by the lush herb plants at Whole Foods, always tempted to grab them but I resisted knowing they wouldn’t survive. Luckily, my new kitchen has a great wall of windows with tons of natural sunlight so since we moved in I’ve been determined to plant my own little herb garden.
I opted for a planter with a removable drainage stopper so that I didn’t have to deal with drilling my own holes or the mess of having a separate tray underneath. This just seemed to be the best fool-proof solution for a green thumb challenged person like myself. Herbs I planted include: basil, parsley, oregano, chili peppers, chives, cilantro and thyme. Updates on whether I’ve been able to keep them alive and what I cook with them to come!
