For some reason, I have had trouble growing herbs. I have tried them both in my kitchen window sill and in the ground in my perennial garden. In the window, there was too much sun and in the garden, bugs were the culprit. But, I didn't want to give up completely. I envied those who talked about going into their garden and picking fresh herbs, for the dishes they were preparing.
While reading one of the many blogs I follow, I saw a mention of mixing zinnias with the herbs to help keep away the bugs and decided to give that a try. The pot sits high on a stone bench, near my patio and will only receive afternoon sun. And, the zinnias make the pot so pretty too :-)
I planted a wide pot, with tall zinnias in red, orange and yellow shades, then nestled my herbs at the bottom. The herbs I planted are the ones I use most often; basil, rosemary and parsley. I have already used a handful of the parsley, chopped up and added to my Simple Parsley Butter New Potatoes. So far, both the herbs and flowers are thriving and as both grow, the pot will look so pretty with herbs spilling over the front and the zinnias growing tall in the back. And, I will have fresh herbs to use, all summer long.
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What a brilliant (and cheery-looking) solution!
ReplyDeleteLovely and thanks for sharing the tip. The potatoes sound delicious.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a nice weekend.
Great solution for the herbs. I love zinnias and love using fresh herbs for cooking rather than dried herbs from grocery store. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip - Your pot looks beautiful and the fresh herbs are always wonderful to have available.
ReplyDeleteMarigolds also work to keep the bugs away. Your zinnias are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWe planted parsley and marigolds in the tomatoes...hope it helps!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteLike my grandson once said . . . "Good 'dea!"
ReplyDeleteI've heard that marigolds are good planted in a garden to deter bugs, but have never tried it! I have a large pot of herbs on my patio that have done very well.....so far! Some of the more delicate herbs probably won't last through our devilish heat, but the Rosemary probably will. Rosemary is actually one of the standard parking strip plants around here, so it's pretty heat-tolerant.
ReplyDeleteThe better to cook with , my dear...:)
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! And beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat solution! =)
ReplyDeleteYour pot looks really pretty, and glad you are enjoying your herbs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip. I have used pots here, but not with the zinnias,which I love. Gonna try adding some to my herb pots.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I've used marigolds to keep pests away from my garden but they're not my favorite. I'm going to try the zinnias now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty combination! I love my herb garden! It is in partial shade and does fabulously. Neat trick about the Zinnias. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Easy Breezie..that's what I love in gardening. I know they will do great for you. First time visiting I came over from Coastal Charm. Kathy
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the Zinnias tip. I am growing cilantro in my patio and might just need it. Glad I landed here :D
ReplyDelete-Tanya
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com
Zinnias are my very favorite summer bloom! :)
ReplyDeletePerfect potted companions! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
I love my herbs! I have a herb garden out the backdoor. I pinned your potato recipe! We love our potatoes too! Thank you for linking with Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Hi there, I'm new here! Saw your feature at Rooted in Thyme. Your post is about two of my favorite things--herbs are my favorite! Blessings, Cecilia
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features later today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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