Planting Herbs

I didn't do any indoor starts of plants this year. So I am forced to buy some herbs since the ones I planted last year got fried. I had glorious plans for those dried herbs, but a vacation and a miss aimed sprinkler system and too much sun = dead herbs. I thought I would share the planting of Thyme and Stevia.

In the garage with all my supplies including pots, soil, shredded paper (for mulch), gloves and some scissors. I have been waiting for days to plant these two. Mostly because it was too cold and rainy outside to plant. But the weather wouldn't let up and they needed new soil, so planting in the garage it is!

Thyme and Stevia, unsuspecting little guys, never guessing there soil is about to be disrupted!

The thyme came in a peet moss shell, fully recyclable as the shell will break down over time. I decided to help it along and cut it into pieces to be added to the soil mixture.

After I packed it will soil, I added a layer of shredded paper on top for mulch. The paper will keep the plants cool in the summer, and help retain moisture.