Cilantro, Chives, Basil, Mint, Lemon Verbena, Lavender
These are just a few of my favorite herbs. I can always find a dish or tea to incorporate them into and bring my meals to life!
One of the easiest ways I’ve found to incorporate herbs into my daily life is by bringing them into my decor. I love having plants around to really warm up a space, now I’m just more selective of what type of plants I’m bringing in.
When Dustin and I moved into our townhouse, one thing that was clear was that I was bringing all of my plants with me. I love home decor – every season is a new opportunity to switch up your space. My style can be summarized by herbs and miscellaneous plants paired with simple farmhouse decor. Living in Iowa I have about a 5-6 month window of opportunity to have plants outside, the rest of the year I have to be creative with my indoor space.
Window sills are the key to smaller spaces. I filled our kitchen with a long and narrow planter that I am able to fill with 3-4 different herbs. I typically grow cilantro, chives, and basil because those are my favorites. This makes it very easy to use when in the kitchen, just snip and add to your favorite recipes! While those herbs are in their prime, I like to start another pot so they’re ready to enjoy when the other group is done, especially cilantro, whose lifespan is pretty short.
Other perennial herbs like lemon verbena and mint are my favorite “easy keepers”. They’re perfect herbs for drying and using for teas. The warm sunshine of summer is perfect for a couple of big harvests. To harvest these herbs, I simply snip the leaves off and leave them to dry on paper towels for approximately seven days or until dry and fragile. Store in mason jars until you’re ready to enjoy them!
Having homegrown herbs around the house makes for a bright touch especially in the middle of these Iowa winters! Whether they’re fresh-cut or dried, the reward of growing such a simple touch is extremely rewarding!
The Farm Table 