I can't see the herbs so well

As winter has arrived there is not as much light coming in to the bedroom. We have hung the shade cloth on the outer side of the herb gardens so as they receive more light. This picture was taking on a foggy morning, I quite like how the window is frosted up behind it.

mouldy soil

I'm not sure why but the soil is becoming mouldy in the herb gardens and our pot of bulbs. This has never happened before even though we have grown pots here previous seasons. We have tried opening the window more to dry the air out. Any feedback would be appreciated

Basil forest is ready to eat

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted.

The basil is flourishing on the window ledge even though it is becoming quite cold outside. I have found a delicious recipe for Basil chicken with coconut curry which I have included a link for

http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/004075basil_chicken_in_coconut_curry_sauce.php

Below is a photograph on the same herb garden taken 2 weeks ago

Watering in the new herb gardens

We decided to grow heaps of basil in the new little herb gardens as it grows so well on the window ledge. The only herb that remained from the previous little her garden is the lemongrass. The rest have been planted in the garden outside under a trident maple tree which is deciduous.

New plants for the little herb garden

We have been shopping for new plants for the little herb garden. Here is a little preview of what we will be planting.

Heatwave has struck the herb garden

We have had some very hot weather lately and the little herb garden looks pretty sad. I will be looking for some new plants that I can refresh the herb garden with. I will definitely grow more basil as I love it.

A forest of Thyme

As the thyme has not been growing wonderfully in the little herb garden we have potted up large thyme plant that can easily be moved outdoors. The above picture is a close up. Last night I gave it a trim as I made lasagna and needed some for the bolognese sauce. The recipe I used was from Stephanie Alexander Cook’s companion. It turned out really well. We are eating it again tonight as I made so much.

I have included a link for a Stephanie Alexander lasagna recipe too.

http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/ham-and-eggplant-lasagne