It’s almost summer, which means it’s time to get your herb garden ready. I love the smell of fresh herbs and it’s so fun to cook with them. I enjoy walking out to my patio when I need fresh basil for my potatoes or rosemary for a salad dressing and as a bonus, they look really pretty.
How I Use My Herbs From My Herb Garden
- Basil = Potatoes, bruschetta, guacamole, + salads (remember not to refrigerate your basil since it doesn’t like the cold)
- Rosemary = Potatoes, steak, + salad dressings
- Mint = Ice cream, drinks, + salads
- Cilantro = Any Mexican dish
- Dill = Fish + coleslaw
Salad Dressing Recipe
Here’s a salad dressing I make on a regular basis. Mix in a mason jar and store in your refrigerator for up to five days. For other recipes, click here.
- 3/4 cup olive oil – regular or flavored
- 1/4 cherry wood balsamic vinegar (I go through bottles of this stuff)
- One lemon + some zest
- Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3-4 pieces of garlic
- Fresh herbs, mainly rosemary
- Salt + Pepper
We’ve included some of the items we use to get our herbs ready for the season, along with a wreath which is selling out fast. I just purchased mine and there were only nine left on Amazon and Target just sold out. It would look really pretty on a raised garden bed. Finally, don’t forget your leaf blower to keep your area looking neat. Here’s to getting your herb garden ready. Cheers!
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This is a great summer blues (in a good way) look for your summer porch or outdoor patio! Granted the items are a splurge but they are built to last.
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Oh it always looks so appealing to me but I hate the digging in sole! Haha, but I do love herbs, so perhaps I should start with a tiny piece in my garden!