SFG Herb of the year Garden

**Josh** 6/20/2011, 4:25 pm

We made a new garden, it contains 19 of the 21 Herbs of the year.
Here is what it looks like

Here is what is planted

This is the list of herbs of the year
1995-Fennel
1996-Monarda
1997-Thyme
1998-Mint
1999-Lavender
2000-Rosemary
2001-Sage
2002-Echinacea
2003-Basil
2004-Garlic
2005-Oregano & Marjoram
2006-Scented Geraniums
2007-Lemon Balm
2008-Calendula
2009-Bay Laurel
2010-Dill
2011Horseradish
2012-Rose
2013-Elderberry
2014-Artemisias
2015-Savory

miinva 6/20/2011, 9:43 pm

Oh my goodness, how beautiful! Your yard must be lovely Smile

**camprn** 6/20/2011, 9:47 pm

It's BEAUUUUTIFUL! very brave putting horseradish in the SFG! Very Happy

miinva 6/20/2011, 9:52 pm

I read an article that recommended planting horseradish in a long length of stovepipe to contain the roots.

CindiLou 6/21/2011, 12:29 pm

miinva wrote:I read an article that recommended planting horseradish in a long length of stovepipe to contain the roots.

And bury it deep! I had horseradish in my yard before I moved in. Had NO idea what it was! I now have horseradish in small areas through out the yard that I have to keep at to slooowly remove where I don't want it!

ModernDayBetty 6/21/2011, 12:39 pm

That look beautiful!! I used pineapple sage last night for the first time. I roasted a whole chicken in the grill, like beer car style minus the beer can, I bought a contraption. I put lemon juice on the bottom thing and cut up some shallots for it. I was minimal on other herbs wanting to find out what the sage would taste like so all I used was olive oil with a little bit of garlic salt and celery seed and then added a handful of sage leaves. I was kind of surprised how well it turned out. It was sooo tasty!! I'm so glad I planted some pineapple sage this year, one of my new favorites! I think it might taste great with a little bit of honey too. Yum yum.

**Josh** 6/23/2011, 8:02 pm

Thanks for the tip on the horseradish! I'm going to put a pot under the mels mix and even in the ground and then plant and cover it with mels mix, and I'll keep a very close eye on it.

I like the cinnamon basil to put in muffins, I'll have to try something with the pineapple sage too.

westie42 6/23/2011, 9:45 pm

That is creative, beautiful and brilliant Josh. Think I may grow my carrots in a stovepipe next year. LOL

sherryeo 6/23/2011, 10:01 pm

Ok, Josh! I've been keeping up with the carrot contest thread between you and Boffer! How can we reeeaaallllyyy be sure that your garden photos haven't been photoshopped? I mean, I'm just not convinced that such gorgeous gardens as yours could really exist. 'fess up! Laughing

quiltbea 6/24/2011, 10:46 am

Why can't I see Josh's pix? All I see is a 4- or more line list of URL numbers and when I click on them, nothng happens.

**Josh** 6/24/2011, 11:32 pm

sherryeo wrote:Ok, Josh! I've been keeping up with the carrot contest thread between you and Boffer! How can we reeeaaallllyyy be sure that your garden photos haven't been photoshopped? I mean, I'm just not convinced that such gorgeous gardens as yours could really exist. 'fess up!

Sherryeo, I promise I haven't fixed up any of the garden photos, if your ever in my area stop in any time and take a look Very Happy

sherryeo 6/24/2011, 11:43 pm

Ok, Josh! I believe you! I just wish I could look at my yard and have the vision to make it as beautiful as your gardens! (Good luck with the carrot war!) Very Happy

FarmerValerie 6/25/2011, 8:48 am

I am sure that gardening like Josh is like learning to walk, but instead of one step at a time, it's one square at a time.

sherryeo 6/25/2011, 2:34 pm

I'm sure to a large extent that's absolutely right, FV. But Josh is so young and I'm so ... well... NOT YOUNG. I'm relatively new to the forum, so I don't know how long Josh has been gardening, but I think he just has some inherent, creative talent for being able to see how a garden can be made not only productive, but also so attractive and interesting to look at. I just think he is a remarkable young man and, as evidenced by the Josh/Boffer carrot contest thread, he's got a very good sense of humor, too!

Icemaiden 6/25/2011, 5:35 pm

That looks fantastic!
My lemon balm died off in the winter cold and I am not too sad about that. It smells lovely but isn't terribly useful...don't all shout at once Laughing

**Josh** 9/19/2011, 5:43 pm

Here's the update on the herb garden, it now has all 21 herbs of the year in it and that's not all, it has been certified as an official Illinois herb of the year garden by the Illinois Herb Association.
All the herbs grew great in Mel's mix and have been easy to keep control of their spreading.
SFG Herb of the year Garden Herbsep

quiltbea 9/19/2011, 10:15 pm

Congratulations! You are a marvel when it comes to gardening.

FamilyGardening 9/19/2011, 10:29 pm

josh that herb garden is so pretty.....you are such an inspiration sunny

....thank you so much for sharing the photos and good news cheers

with us!!....i have learned so much from you Very Happy

hugs

rose

sherryeo 9/19/2011, 10:39 pm

Wow, Josh! It's just beautiful. Congratulations on it's being declared an official herb of the year garden! Way cool!

jkahn2eb 9/20/2011, 9:06 am

Dude that's awesome looking.

Chopper 9/21/2011, 2:06 am

SOrry to do this to you, but can you list the herbs?

UnderTheBlackWalnut 9/21/2011, 6:09 pm

Hi Chopper! If you back up to page 1 of this thread, it should show the list as well as Josh's plan/diagram. Smile

Chopper 9/22/2011, 12:32 am

UnderTheBlackWalnut wrote:Hi Chopper! If you back up to page 1 of this thread, it should show the list as well as Josh's plan/diagram.

Duh! I did not notice there WAS a page 1. LOL

**Josh** 9/22/2011, 5:38 pm

I actually added two more herbs so I could have all 21 of them since I first made the garden, I placed a square on each side of the garden for them, the bay on one side and the elderberry on the other side.
SFG Herb of the year Garden HTYsmall

This is the list of herbs of the year
1995-Fennel
1996-Monarda
1997-Thyme
1998-Mint
1999-Lavender
2000-Rosemary
2001-Sage
2002-Echinacea
2003-Basil
2004-Garlic
2005-Oregano & Marjoram
2006-Scented Geraniums
2007-Lemon Balm
2008-Calendula
2009-Bay Laurel
2010-Dill
2011Horseradish
2012-Rose
2013-Elderberry
2014-Artemisias
2015-Savory

shannon1 9/23/2011, 1:25 am

WOW!!!! Congratulations on official herb of the year garden title. How are you going to use them. What is Artemisias?

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