Supernatural Botanicals

I adore container gardening, especially herbs!  I’ve found it much easier to keep the bunnies and squirrels out of your sprouts if you opt for the containers.  Plus, you can bring them indoors for the winter. 

I grabbed a few containers from outside and brought them in to share with you.  These herbs are Sweet Basil and Rosemary.    I’ve been using my Rosemary a lot this weekend, once in a vegetarian Ronaldo Italian dish and another for pan-roasted potatoes with Rosemary and olive oil.  The Sweet Basil was thinned out last weekend for a great homemade pesto….(words cannot even describe the fabulosity of that pesto!) 

Using fresh herbs really adds a dose of gourmet to your meals.  Herbs have scads of medicinal and therapeutic benefits as well.  In fact, scientific studies have established that compounds in basil oil have potent antioxidants, hence anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-microbial properties.  It is traditionally used for supplementary treatment of stress, asthma, and diabetes.  And Rosemary is extremely high in iron, calcium, and Vitamin B6 and is thought to increase memory. 

And using a variety of fresh herbs in your meals makes you look like a rock star in the kitchen!  Variety, freshness, taste galore!   Love it!   Herb gardens are beautiful, good for your health, and delicious.  ….plus, that rock star thing….just sayin’.