If you’re one of the many gardeners already sad at the idea of June winding down, you’re not alone! Yes, Summer’s heat has officially arrived, and many plants and flowers have already blossomed. However, it isn’t too late for adding another piece to your home garden! In fact, any season is an ideal time for the often overlooked and under-appreciated area of container gardening! Container gardens, once the lone pet of inner city studio apartment dwellers now has a place almost anywhere. From sunny porches in quiet suburbia to balconies overlooking city skylines, there’s a container for every patch, and we’ve collected two of our favorite herbed inspirations!
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Can smelling this container grown herb make you smarter? Science says: Yes!
Classic Rosemary, also known as “Rosmarinus officinalis,” is a well-known culinary herb with its namesake added to many savory kitchen dishes. Named “Herb of the Year” by the International Herb Association in 2000, it carries a pungent flavor and savory leaves shaped much like pine needles.
Crush a little bit of rosemary between your forefingers, hold them up to your nose, take a deep inhale and you’ll see why this herb is the welterweight of the bougie cooking crowd. Home growing rosemary in container pots isn’t as hard as you’d think it would be, so here’s some tips and tricks for making yours glorious!
Be sure to start rosemary from a pre-grown seed. This herb is a tough one to birth from the ground up. When adding to the pot give the seedling about 12” – 14” of adequate space that offers room for root and sub-soil growth. Give us a call if you’re hunting for places to purchase from.
Gardenalia Tip: To see if soil requires more water, lightly press your finger into the container garden. If it comes back with no dirt, time to add some H2O!
Container gardening is such a great way to diversify and add color, emotion, and depth to your home space. And they aren’t only practical for those living in tiny studios. They can work almost anywhere! Plus, it’s great to know the simple joy of checking-in on them each day. Watching the lush little Eden grow under your hands is exciting!
Overall, container gardens are definitely not limited to only herb kitchen gardens. They can be placed indoors or outdoors and even redone each season. Note: make sure to change out the plants if you live in a place with 4 seasons!
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