Added some herbs to my small kitchen garden today -
Already have established rosemary, tarragon, thyme, peppermint and some chives.
Added - oregano, basil, dill, cilantro, orange mint, chocolate mint, parsley, more chives and a lettuce mix.
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I'd love to see a picture.
I want to start a garden in the new tiny seaside condo on the balcony, and one that can go for days without watering.
It seems to stay very moist there, I think some of the planters around the place don't need to be watered at all.
Flood them when you water then walk away. A little sprinkle now and then doesn't work, that only promotes shallow root growth. It's surprising how much can be grown in planters. All things Mediterranean do well along the coast. Check out local nurseries.
Trying to fashion a "hanger" for a windowsill planter. I've a window, south facing, over my kitchen sink. Perfect spot. Yet I live in a designated historical district, 100 year old place. Can't put a single nail in the window frame let alone a planter. So I'm looking for some finagle that works within city guidelines.
I'll get some pics of the planters I have going. All kitchen herbs.
...and with plaster walls, nails are not a good idea.
So, what they often had instead were picture rails, mounted below the crown molding or in place of crown molding.
If there isn't such molding in this house but where there is a window, you might be able to use a picture rail hook to hang wire to the planter without using nails or screws:
(aside) My place is really interesting, functionally and historically. Small stand alone stucco bungalow, one of nine.
Cabinets everywhere, a walk in closet, double sink kitchen, drop down ironing board in the kitchen...all in ~ 700 sq. ft.
Apparently a Pennsylvania (horse drawn) plow manufacturer underwrote the construction in collaboration with the Southern Pacific Railroad. At one time my town was the end of the line. Crews needed a lay over and train managers needed local lodging.
And the plow company wanted first call on getting their product on trains to CA.
What an interesting history to your house.
I, too, love living in places that have some historical background.
It sounds perfect, what with the extensive cabinetry and the walk-in closet.
What other kinds of people are in the neighborhood? Is it people interested in the history of the place?
Cher
Some apartment buildings, off-campus student housing. Generally reflects the town's demographics - largely Anglo, then Hispanic, Asian.
It's a designated Historic District so there's some awareness of the history. Many houses have city plaques noting the original builder / family and date. i.e. "The so and so house, built 1807".
I have to admit I chuckled a bit when I moved here. My hometown in New England had houses built in the 1600's. But love the sense of local history that's been fostered here.
The window thing wouldn't work here. Enjoy your crop!
All mine come from the grocery store.
That's a pretty extensive herb garden, if you ask me!
Love orange mint.
Cher
I have a narrow, 10 foot row along the front walk, some pots on the back stoop and a couple of would be window sill planters.
Love the orange mint too. And who knew there was chocolate mint? Walking out the front door to snip some fresh savory for a meal is pretty neat.
Same with the rosemary. And my spearmint is popping up in the most unlikely places. Coming up from runners like the weed it is.
I'm on the Central Coast.