I have never had a green thumb. Gardening wasn’t much of a pastime. . . um. . . ever.

Last summer I attempted to grow basil and tomatoes. The basil did ok. The tomatoes were an epic fail; never producing more than the fruit already budding when I purchased it.

I realized that, while the backyard faces south, the GIGANTIC tree sitting in the corner blocks all.of.the.light. Wonderful for shade. Not so awesome for growing things.

Undeterred, I am on a mission to make something grow. Currently contemplating a little rooftop garden but it’s too early to tell whether or not that’s a feasible idea.

In the meantime, I decided to start some seeds.

To be completely honest, the only thing I ever remember growing from a seed was grass in a little plastic cup as a kid. Completely unchartered territory for me. But I want to grow something, darnit!

Decided to start with herbs. Yum.

In the middle of March, I went to get my supplies. Planted a flat of herbs on March 17. One week later, things looked like this –

One week later – BAM!!!

Things are a GROWING!!!

When I first took the clear plastic humidifier thing off, I noticed some white fuzzy fungus growing in several of the little boxes.
 
A sprinkle of cinnamon on everything and taking off the plastic lid so things could dry out seemed to kill most of it.

On the menu {from left to right OR bottom to top, depending on your perspective}:

• Summer Long Basil
• Red Rubin Basil
• Lemon Basil
• Cilantro
• Chives
• Rosemary
• Thyme

Makes me think of this song –

We’ll check in with it next Friday.