I love to have herbs growing in the yard. It is much less expensive than buying them at the grocery store and it's also nice to have the quick access when cooking. Here is a photo of my herb garden, which is doing well this season, with the exception of the lavender (center) that got far too much rain.
Growing are chives, peppermint, spearmint, sweet basil, cilantro, sage, rosemary, lemon balm, chamomile, and parsley. Do you keep fresh herbs on hand for cooking? If so, do you grown them in pots or inground?
I love your garden in the round! Are the rocks store-bought? ;-)
My herbs are mixed in with my vegetable garden, which is the Square Foot Method, so in ground, but raised beds. Except for mint and lavender, which are in the front beds.
Posted by: Jenn Miller | July 13, 2006 at 01:41 PM
Jenn, The rocks are from an old stone sidewalk that was later replaced with cement. The previous home owner saved all the sidewalk stone slabs in the backyard and when we moved in, I broke them all up with a sledgehammer to make stone walls for our flower beds in the front, side and back as well as to line the herb garden.
I like the square foot method, I was envious when I saw your beds on the blog this spring! I might give it a try next year!
Posted by: Rebecca | July 13, 2006 at 04:38 PM
The wagon wheel herb garden is perfect for a Gypsy Caravan Family!
My herbs are looking pitiful, it has gotten too hot here. I'll have to try again in the Fall. :(
Posted by: Jennifer | July 15, 2006 at 11:20 AM
This looks great, Rebecca.
I love the whole ideal of herb gardens. To see someone actually growing one...well, you're my hero. ;)
Posted by: Cay Gibson | July 15, 2006 at 02:17 PM
i'm so envious, rebecca. i don't have an herb garden this year:( -- yours looks so pretty and well thought out!
Posted by: stef | July 16, 2006 at 02:06 PM
What a great idea! I am showing this to my husband tonight. ps- Heart of the Kitchen is a wonderful blog! printing recipes now.. :-)
Posted by: kristina | July 19, 2006 at 11:01 AM
Thanks for the compliments ladies! My mom helped me to design the garden and plant the herbs.
Posted by: Rebecca | July 19, 2006 at 07:56 PM
Belatedly here to tell you that this is the prettiest garden I have ever seen! I love it!
Posted by: Alice Gunther | November 12, 2006 at 07:07 PM
The gingerbread is wonderful. I've made it twice. Today I made the bread. It did not rise up as pretty as yours but I will try it again. It tastes great.
Posted by: Lisa | January 14, 2008 at 06:59 PM