Spring Awakening

Just about three weeks ago, the steadily longer days and balmier temperatures inspired me to refill my window boxes with some lovely fresh herbs. It was a long, barren winter without something green around the house and I was excited to watch my babies grow. So, I went out and bought a few seedlings of rosemary, thyme, oregano, and basil. I planted them, watered, fertilized, and talked to them frequently and watched them grow and grow and grow! Here's a picture of them right after planting:

Not really sure why the thyme and oregano are pretty much just laying down, maybe wind or they're just tired? (hehe) Oh, and you can just barely see the rosemary peeking out from behind the basil. I'm thinking rosemary and garlic mashed potatoes, lots of fresh tomato sauces with plenty of basil and oregano, thyme-scented roasted chicken...yum! Using fresh ingredients that I've grown and cared for in my "garden" lends so much more flavor and romance to my cooking. So, the point of this post is because I couldn't help but show off my lovely herbs in all their glorious abundance even just three short weeks later! So, here they are!

By now, the basil has completely covered up the rosemary, so...

                  Here it is! Aren't they all so beautiful?!