Frugal Friday: Herbs

Herbs are a great money saver to grow in the garden. Mine are right outside the front door where they can be clipped fresh for use in cooking. But they are also productive enough that I can harvest and dry large batches to keep in my spice cabinet. I just have 4 oregano plants and [...]

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Spring in Wisconsin

With temperatures nearly twice our average for this time of year, things are waking up early outside. I’ve already cleared the hardy herb and perennial beds, set out my trellises and benches, and put up fencing and decorations in the garden. This is parsley and oregano that made it through the winter, rhubarb, comfrey, and [...]

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Kitchen herb garden

I put a shelf on my kitchen window this week. The 36″ shelf I found fit right between the side jams with just a cm or two shaved off the ends. I put 5 screws down through the top into the sill. Underneath I added a couple of support brackets, knowing that the cats will [...]

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