Fine Fine Herbs

Just a little note on fine herbs.  As a vegetable gardener, most of what we do is of the annual variety.  Many herbs, most actually, are perennials once planted in a garden.  And while basil and cilantro are like fickle friends, rugged thyme and sage were up and producing herbal essences until almost November in my garden. My own mother shook her head when she saw the mint I planted.  It is "invasive" she said.  Don't always listen to your mother... I ripped it out and missed it terribly this past summer when itching for a homemade mojito:)  Will definitely pot some next growing season.  Locally, we have one of the most impressive herb farms you'll find out there. If you ever want to buy plants, or dried herbs, you must go to http://www.forestglenherbfarm.com/main.html out on Old Lakeshore Road.  The owner of this farm and bed and breakfast is so talented and dedicated, and has won several awards.  She also has the best lavender plants anywhere.  Truly worth visiting.