Friday, June 14, 2013

HERB BOUQUET



One of my favorite things about summer is HERBS!

They are culinary super stars and so easy to grow!

I don't leave them in the garden until I am ready to cook with them... I bring them in and make a kitchen herb bouquet...








Herbs make the prettiest and best smelling arrangements!

I grow quite a lot of herbs in two gardens. If left to their own natural ways many will flower, bolt or get very leggy... the sign that they were needing a little TLC.

Giving them all a generous clip will keep them growing and healthy... and gives me a fabulous herby bouquet!


Also, I'm more apt to use herbs if they are right at my fingertips!








I keep herbs in this pretty Alabaster crock. It's part of a vignette... along with assorted spoons in a small pitcher and an old champagne bucket filled with wooden spoons... one of my big obsessions!



love!



 I like to add herbs to the water I drink, trying different combinations.

Peppermint or Applemint is still my favorite! YUMMY!








Herbs are growing like weeds in my kitchen garden... Here are some I picked this morning...













Here are a few tips to keep a cut herb bouquet fresh...

* cut herbs in the morning

* cut herbs with a good sharp knife

*don't wash herbs until you are ready to use them

*recut herb stems and refresh the water daily

* use herbs liberally








Herbs are extremely easy to grow and care for...  enjoy them indoors as well as out!



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29 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 14, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    How pretty. Are those Nasturtium flowers? I remember growing those with the boys when they were little and adding them to salads. Hmmm... should try my 'brown thumbs' at some herbs again.
    Happy Friday! Woot!!
    Hugs, Gee

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  2. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 14, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Smells like a good meal, already! Love your orange and green bouquet. Lynda

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  3. DawnJune 14, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    So pretty, I love how they look in a bouquet!

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  4. KarenaJune 14, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    A gorgeous and delicious bouquet with a few fresh flowers tossed in!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena
    Giveaway by Splendid Sass

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  5. Patty RumakerJune 14, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I don't know why but I never thought of adding herbs to my ice tea, but I have now!
    Thanks, Patty

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  6. Rustic PumpkinJune 14, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    I love using herbs like this too. I think they were the foundation of the Tussie Mussie, if I'm not mistaken. I have a special glass pitcher where I steep mint, or lavender, in water for drinking. So refreshing and much less expensive than store bought bottled variety.
    I love the white jug you display them in.

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  7. Penny CarlsonJune 14, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Your herbs look wonderful in a bouquet. I have a tiny herb garden here at my new home in a container, so I slip out the back door and snip them off when needed, but if I have a chance to grow a larger amount, I would love to have an herb bouquet too.

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  8. bjJune 14, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    O, how pretty your herbs and flowers look ....looks so nice in that white jug.

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  9. Michele M./ Finch RestJune 14, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Well I never ever thought of actually making a bouquet with them...I cut mine back often - and cook often- too but all the cuttings have been given to the neighbors to use.

    I may have to do this when they get bushy again - I bet it smells heavenly in your pretty kitchen!

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  10. Victoria's Vintage DesignsJune 14, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful & such a good idea! Thanks for sharing..

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  11. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 14, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    I never thought of making a bouquet of the herbs. This looks gorgeous. Hugs, Marty

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  12. thepaintedapron.comJune 14, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Love love love this! We have our first vegetable and herb garden this year and I have more herbs than I can cook with! I can't wait to do this, and I love the vignette you created on the tray with an adjacent pot of cooking utensils! What a bright, fresh breath of summer!
    Jenna

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  13. Barb @ The Everyday Home June 14, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    I love using herbs in flower arrangements too. My fave is rosemary because you can't beat the scent. I have not tried growing chervil. I will add that to my list for next year. My mints, as always, are out of control. LOL This is so beautiful. xxoo

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  14. SandyJune 14, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    So neat to see a herb bouquet. Yours is truly lovely. I have sweet basil and Italian parsley planted and my lavender is ready to burst its blooms next week.

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  15. At The Picket FenceJune 14, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    It's always amazing to me how something so simple can be just so absolutely lovely! And you do lovely like nobody I know Yvonne! :-)
    Vanessa

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  16. LynnJune 14, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Love the look of the feathery dill Yvonne! Have a great weekend:@)

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  17. OliveJune 14, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Gorgeous-I love herbs. I grow a few on my deck.

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  18. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaJune 14, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    I love to make herb bouquets as well, but I have no luck growing nasturtiums. What a lovely addition this is.

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  19. LynneJune 15, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Herb bouquets have become my new favorite!
    Yours is beautiful, Yvonne!
    ~Lynne
    withLove!

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  20. MaryJune 15, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Love your fragrant & fresh herb bouquet Yvonne and I'm wild about your champagne bucket serving up your wooden spoons! All my herbs are off to a slow start with the exception of our rosemary hedge :) Love the Nasturtiums!

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  21. CynthiaJune 15, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Gorgeous! I love fresh herbs for the same reason. Bring them inside and the smell is wonderful!

    Cynthia

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  22. BrandiJune 15, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Such a beautiful display. Your herbs look so fresh and green in your ironstone. I love your utensils in the metal container too.

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  23. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJune 15, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Love the bouquet and LOVE that CROCK!!! I may have to run over and order that!!! XOXO

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  24. On Crooked CreekJune 15, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Yvonne,
    I cut them early in the morning and bring them to the kitchen
    on the day that I'm going to use them in a recipe!
    What a clever idea to arrange them into a kitchen bouquet!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend, dear friend!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  25. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJune 16, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    So very pretty (and practical) Yvonne...I keep wanting to grow a great herb garden...the only "herb" that I have is a Rosemary bush...so you are inspiring me to get the wheels in motion and start the garden!...Gorgeous bouquet!...Can't imagine how glorious it must smell!!

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  26. Electrical contractors GloucesterJune 18, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Looks great. Actually it is environment friendly bouquet.

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  27. Dia @http://online-phd-uk.co.uk/online-phd-degrees/June 19, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Yes, the flower arrangements really look fresh. I want to try growing herbs like these as well. How I wish I can realize it myself. Thank you for the tips on how to rightly grow the herbs. I just wish I can follow all of them when I got the time for my garden.

    from Sherry at Online PhD Degrees

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  28. The TablescaperJune 20, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Pretty post Yvonne. Great idea.

    - The Tablescaper

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  29. floristJune 22, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    I hope you never stop! This is one of the best blogs Ive ever read. You’ve got some mad skill here, man. I just hope that you dont lose your style because youre definitely one of the coolest bloggers out there.

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