Rosemary sometimes dies for me in zone 6a. I found out last year how to propagate my own Rosemary plants as I wanted several around the garden for protection. I bought a grocery store plant and cut the little sprigs off just before it got woody. Each cutting needs at least 3 sets of leaves. Strip the bottom set of leaves from the cutting and stick the stem in some light starting soil or soil heavy with vermiculite. I did this in 1 inch seed starting pots and kept it watered when needed and under a grow light. After about 3-4 weeks I could tell they had rooted. When I saw leaves growing well I up potted them in 2 1/2 inch pots and let them grow until I could put them outside. This was very easy and I think I only had 1 failure with at least 10 starts or more. It was lots of fun. This might also work in an egg carton if holes are poked in it for drainage and use the carton top as the tray to catch water. Put it in a sunny window. I’m going to take sprigs from Rosemary in my garden and do it again this year.
@krisyallowega5487
2 жыл бұрын
I used to have a couple happy little chive plants. They fit the bill nicely, zero maintenance, and they stayed within their tight area. No thinning, no deadheading such a great addition to the garden. Well, last winter we had large amounts of snow accumulation along with higher than average precipitation this Spring and Summer. I now have a chive garden, it looked quite stunning with all them in bloom. But now, it is a huge mound of green that has to be thinned out drastically.
@GDixon-ch3yl
Жыл бұрын
Lots to share with others. 😊😊😊😊
@krisyallowega5487
Жыл бұрын
@@GDixon-ch3yl What I ended up doing at the end of the year was trimmed them all down to ground level. Gave them a good wash in a bucket, patted them dry with a linen towel, and dried them on large table out of the way. The chives were completely dry in less than one week. I got about 3 large jars of dried chives to cook and bake with over the winter. Just finished the last jar about one week ago. Not worried because they are starting to poke out of the garden now, so not too long before I am overrun with chives.
@johndavis3894
Жыл бұрын
I love peppermint. Not so much the hard candies, but fresh peppermint tea is my jam! Year round. I love that it crawled out of its bed and spread a little in the yard. Mowing that area is a joy. I seriously am contemplating on planting it all over my yard. I'll never be late mowing again!
@Lilmissbaker3173
Жыл бұрын
I purchased a house that had mint, all types, oregano, basil all types, sage, tarragon, Rosemary and garlic that was planted throughout the back yard! I loved just going out to my back yard and getting it fresh at anytime……I sold that house but I will be doing that around our new place…😊 Happy gardening!
@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely "must haves" for a garden. I struggle with rosemary. No matter how I try to grow it, it always dies.
@HomefortheHarvest
3 жыл бұрын
You are not the only one! Short-lived rosemary plants are kind of a running joke around our family. We will have a great one for a few years just to have it croak during some unexpected event. Last winter the topiary one stayed outside one night when it was way too cold and looked extremely dead all winter. Sure enough though, one sad sprout came out of the top in May....we now have the weirdest looking standard-pruned rosemary topiary lol. All this to say...you're not alone in your rosemary struggles!!! I totally get it
@mommajscountrygardening
3 жыл бұрын
Rosemary and Basil is very good also for garden protection.
@HomefortheHarvest
3 жыл бұрын
That's so good to know! They certainly have wonderful scents in the garden 😍
@jordyshears
9 ай бұрын
Really helpful video! Liked and subscribed. Cheers!
@freshtodeath
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@VelvetandToads
3 жыл бұрын
I had no idea tarragon was a perennial! Love it with chicken or salmon. Sage is one of my favorites. What a difference a few herbs make to a dish, and to think we can have them coming back year after year!
@HomefortheHarvest
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I didn't either until I started searching out the French culinary type. Thank goodness for the library 🤓
@VelvetandToads
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomefortheHarvest 📚 👍🏻
@newbeginnings-myeverydaylife
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Dawn from Cyprus.
@heavymechanic2
2 жыл бұрын
I have chives started from seed, no experience growing herb and Dill was a failure. Looking at different plants around our homestead for our honeybees because some essential oils are beneficial or deterrents for pests.
@JerseyGardening2020
2 жыл бұрын
Very useful information. We are in zone 6b
@DoctorNicole
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe this is where I should start!? Thanks for the info
@HomefortheHarvest
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Herbs are a perfect place to start 👍
@rosesandgreenz
8 ай бұрын
Great video!!
@MindfulLivingA
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the info ☺️
@HomefortheHarvest
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@maryannmcrae6736
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your guidance
@davidgbowntrailcamerasoutd4725
2 жыл бұрын
can't wait to get started
@SonYonatan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Definitely gonna add these to my garden. Rosemary amazin’
@Algerienne73able
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, that’s very helpful. Merci
@jamesbowden6922
2 жыл бұрын
i loved the video. Where are you from your accent is so nice.
@mkshffr4936
Жыл бұрын
Can any of these be grown year round indoors?
@zinoGAMEretro
8 ай бұрын
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@teapartybliss3758
2 жыл бұрын
Im in zone 5 northeast Wisconsin and have been growing chives in a plastic pot on my deck for at least 5 years! Same plant or maybe it just reseeds itself. Have you had any luck growing potted mint? Behind my garden, has gone to weeds (used to be lawn, but a brick pile got in the way of mowing, so practically have a “forest” of mint growing! I must battle and kill it before it overtakes my yard & the world next! Haha. How do i over winter mint in a pot, as I have tried on the deck in a pot and it freezes out and dies. Anyone have ideas/tips?
@artistjanbeasley4264
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, do you have anything that can be printed out?
@hope2029
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have to have bees to grow them?
@davidcashell6911
2 жыл бұрын
What annual herbs reliability self seed?
@Olivijad
2 жыл бұрын
Why can’t we grow mint from seeds?
@Suburbanoasis
3 жыл бұрын
I love my chives and parsley but the parsley isn't hardy so I am trying to cover it and see what happens
@HomefortheHarvest
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Some have mine have come back after freezing winters. They were pretty leggy in year 2 as they grew seeds, but there were still some sparse leaves to harvest. Let me know how it goes!!
@stephencoe5161
2 жыл бұрын
loved the video but being from outside the U S A the H in HERB is not silent. Bit of a pet peeve of mine. Enjoyed & found helpful.
@noraluzcalugas2731
Жыл бұрын
I don't live, I exist, I hate snow
@noraluzcalugas2731
Жыл бұрын
Sitting Inside, I'm not planting, no dinner, I'm separate
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