Back Door Kitchen Herbs

One of the things we've been wanting to do here at Mourning Dove Cottage is cut back on yard maintenance.  

Over the years the shrubs and trees have grown so large that we seemed to be pruning and cutting back all the time.  Outside the back door along the picket fence bordering the driveway were three big holly bushes.  They had to go.  

I decided to put in an herb garden because it's right outside the kitchen door .  

Rosemary, sage, parsley, oregano and chives.  I'll be adding more as time goes by.  

After trimming your rosemary bush......

bring the clippings inside and put them in a vase.  

Your room will smell so good!  

Outside

Well, I went a bit overboard yesterday taking pictures, but I couldn't help myself because it was such a beautiful, warm, sunny day and Otis and Riley and I spent it in the garden.

First I planted some azalea plants that were in pots and needed to be put in the ground.

Otis and Riley were there to help.

The old tomato plant is still producing tomatoes!

The strawberry patch will have to be covered soon.

The rosemary looks wonderful,

as does the anise plant my neighbor gave me.

Then some time to relax and soak up the sun (get that vitamin D),

and read a book.

Even the birds are happy.

Riley's lovin' it!