Spring Windowsill Garden: Baby Steps!

If you live in New England, you'll likely agree that we've had one heck of a Winter.  It's been cold, snowy and long!  So, it's no surprise that when the temperatures inched up into the 40's, we were all celebrating.  It must look ridiculous to others, used to a warmer weather climate.  You drive down the road and every other car has their windows open, people are out running, biking, walking and SMILING.  Seriously!  Smiles!   I would be lying if I told you that this Winter has me greeting big smiles when are running to the grocery store to buy our bread, our milk....wait, we don't even drink milk.  Make that almond milk.

 

I decided it was time to get some fresh herbs started.  I simply transplanted my rosemary to a bright pot, added my very favorite herb, basil and lavender.  So far, they are very happy in their sunny window.  When the temperatures warm up, they'll relocate outdoors.  Next week I'm hoping to start arugula, spinach and lettuce in windowsill gardens.  I'm hoping the seed gardens will prosper, I've seen other blogs and websites and it sounds like those vegetables thrive in a cooler spot and do well in a sunny window.  Of course, my girls are very excited to trim the salad vegetables and give them little haircuts.  I'll be writing more about their progress as the days pass on by.  Have you done windowsill gardens?  I would love to hear your tips and how they've worked out for you.  Next up:  a real outside garden!  It won't be long now!

 

Bring on Spring!