The 50 Mile Diet

Now that my garden has officially been taken over by strawberry plants — that one organic plant bought at Lakewinds two years ago is now an official “patch” — I am exploring other ways of growing than in the ground. I have this rather nifty “strawberry pot.” This is a terra cotta pot with six side “cups” which lead into the main area. I have turned it into an herb pot. Each compartment has its own herb!

I’ve planted parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. In addition, I planted marjoram and purple basil. On the top, I put lemon balm as well as peppermint.

In the center of the pot is a small piece of pvc “pipe” with holes drilled into it. Small pebbles partly fill the pipe. When I water I am sure to pour some down the center of the pipe so I’m also watering the plants in the side cups.

It’s pretty and a fun way to have an herb garden.