My Fantasy Herb Garden
And why it’s so important
Sometimes you read that to be a good writer, you should “write what you want to read.”
What I want to read is, how to create a magical, ethereal herb garden, and why we should.
I can’t write that however, because I don’t know the answers to those questions.
I assume however that I can just… start.
That is, clear some land, go to the nursery, purchase some herbs, dig some holes, and set my charges gently into the ground.
Of course, I will need to pay attention to which herbs — such as thyme and rosemary — like to be dry, and which — like Vietnamese coriander — like to be wet. Then, I’ll need to figure out to how to meet their various needs.
This fascination with herbs is not altogether new. I’ve been growing herbs for a couple of years now. Thyme for basically everything, tarragon for chicken, eggs, salads… oh, basically everything. Peppermint and spearmint for tea and stepping on, and for sniffing the air after Daisy rummages around there. Chamomile for pretty, daisy-like flowers and again the comforting aroma. Oh, and also for tea. Oregano and marjoram for soups and sauces. Cilantro for leaves and seed heads in the form of coriander pods that provide crunchy pops of immense and delightful flavor in salads.
