The old saying goes, “You can’t get something for nothing”, but having a garden is one thing that comes very close to beating those odds. Sure there is the price of seeds or seedlings and a few supplies…and there’s a little physical work occasionally. But the costs are minimal…and the exercise and caring for the plants is actually enjoyable. All in all, a very low total cost for what you get.
I have no idea why the price of herbs is so expensive in grocery stores, but if you’ve done any shopping for herbs, then you know what I’m talking about. The price just seems out of whack usually for the amount and quality of what you get. So I guess that’s one of the reasons I grow herbs now. The main reason though is I like the flavor and aroma that fresh herbs add to food. There’s an amazing difference in taste and fragrance using fresh herbs instead of the ones that you find in most grocery stores.
Here’s a shot of some of the Basil in my herb garden. It’s doing really well this year. I’ve already harvested quite a bit. And I learned just recently that it can be frozen and kept for use later. Now I don’t have to worry about growing too much. So, yet another old saying is smashed to pieces. “Too much of a good thing” in this case is great.
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