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Herbs in My Bay Window

During the summer I have a bounty of fresh herbs. Sage, chives, oregano, mint, lavender and lemon balm are perennials in my yard. Sometimes thyme survives the winter and it comes back for a second or third season. Each summer I plant dill and basil. I am fortunate to have a southern facing bay window.… Continue reading Herbs in My Bay Window

Published February 8, 2021
Categorized as Health, Herbs, Recipes Tagged Basil, Broth, Lavendar, Rosemary, Soups

3 Kinds of Basil for Soups and Salads

Three Kinds of Basil

One of the many blessings from a home garden is having fresh herbs readily available. This year I have three kinds of basil. I planted sweet basil from seeds. I purchased a bush basil plant at a farmer’s market. My neighbor gave me a lettuce basil plant. Basil is nice with any tomato dish. Diced… Continue reading 3 Kinds of Basil for Soups and Salads

Published September 7, 2020
Categorized as Gardening, Herbs, Recipes Tagged Basil, Salads, Soups
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