This being a particularly challenging week, I knew that taking time for myself, my inner child and creativity was more important than ever. I chose to venture out into an unexplored arena by making my Herb Pots! After all, the Universe had so kindly provided the pots, so it was meant to be! Plus, having access to fresh herbs for cooking was going to be so wonderful!
With my sights set upon the purchase of dirt and herbs, I headed for my local home store. The staff was eager to assist in helping me find what I needed. His first question surprised me, “Do you want it to be organic?” Well, yes! Of course! And, truth be told, I am in a place in my life where I am looking for toxic free solutions, whether it be in what I use to clean my house, or my face, I just don’t see the point of allowing poisons into the home and environment. However, as I listened to this man explain all of the problems I would have by going organic, I found myself giving in and purchasing the regular potting soil he highly recommended. Their herb selection left must to be desired, but I picked out some basil, oregano, sage and rosemary and headed home. Man! Did that basil smell good!
When I got home, I thoroughly washed my pots and prepared them for planting. Somehow I got the dirt from my trunk to the pots and began preparations. Golly! The smell was intense! Which had me asking myself, “What is in this dirt?” It felt great to have my hands in earth again, but I found myself questioning the slightly toxic smell. After all, this was the foundation for something I would be ingesting.
Once the herbs were properly planted, I stood back and admired my herb pots. I would be doing a great deal of research to learn what is actually in my potting soil, but the sheer act of taking time for myself, my creativity, and reconnecting with nature was a beautiful gift to give myself and I felt recharged by this loving act. And, my herb pots are lovely! I cannot wait to watch them grow and be able to enhance my everyday meals with the blessings of home grown herbs.
My ‘Herb Pot’ Artist’s Date has 9 Comments
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May 30th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Hi, Antonia! How great is that?? You planted your herb pots! Congratulations! I know you will love the experience. Let me know how they do. And I’d love to hear what you discover about that soil. I’ve heard you do have to be mindful. Love, Mommie D.
May 30th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Thank you, mom!
Yes, I will Love having fresh herbs and am already enjoying
their beauty and contribution to my yard!
And, yes, we have to be quite mindful of our soil.
Love you,
Antonia
May 30th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Love your pot ,it looks so pretty. I always plant many herbs -use them for teas cooking and even ritual The mint is taking over though .Its been a long winter.Im glad to get out in the garden again too.Love and blessings ,Lisa
May 31st, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Beautiful! I love growing my own herbs and vegetables.
))
Although I haven’t in awhile. You’ve inspired me!!
Believe it or not, but when my hands are in soil,
my nails grow faster and thicker!
Something about soil that is so powerful. I live in a
suburb 30 miles out S.F. This town was known for its
orchards, besides being the town where
Charlie Chaplin used to film his movies. I’ve grown vegetables
that got huge! We have great soil in my backyard.
I’ll have to send you pictures.
Love you
June 1st, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Thank you, Lisa!
Isn’t it wonderful to be out in the garden? I love it!
Yes, my mother warned me about mint! lol
Love and Blessings
Antonia
June 1st, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Thank you, Liz!
That sounds fantastic! Yes, I would love to see pics!
And, for you to start growing herbs and veggies again!
I’m curious to know why your nails get healthier! Amazing!
Love you,
Antonia
February 21st, 2009 at 10:10 am
[...] placed rocks in the bottom to ensure drainage and chose to use organic dirt (lesson learned from my herb pot date last spring! hehe). I gave my rose some water, placed it in a new sunny location and waited. [...]
February 27th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Hello there! I really shall start clicking the link in people’s bio’s more via twitter. This is such a wonderfully thoughtful blog, and I look excitedly to reading more stuff soon here.
=] I tried Organic Tulsi last, indoors – with Lights from Verilux, but it definitely needed a bit more juice than I was able to give it. They’d get about 12 inches high and fall over. Was using cocoa fiber, coire-fiber. ever tried that stuff? fun to play with. expands like crazy!
namaste,
-Omar
http://www.twitter.com/18percentgrey
March 6th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Welcome, Omar! Thank you!
And, yes, I must agree that are many Amazing blogs to be found
through Twitter! YAY!
I have not tried the cocoa fiber, and am not certain of what you speak~
I was very happy with my sage, and general herbs, although my basil
was a bit overwhelming! lol In the end, I was very Grateful to it for all of the yummy pesto I was able to make and freeze! Delicious!!!
Happy planting to you, new friend!
Blessings,
Antonia