I’ve had these 3 pots by the window sill since the start of spring and finally we planted herbs. I had planned on seeding them with herbs so that cooking pasta and other dishes would be tastier. 🙂 The pot came with seed pouches and 3 small bags of loam soil, definitely a kit for home use! I got this from the grocery store near the kids’ school and they were so ecstatic about the idea of planting something.
I forgot what this plant is called in English…A willing helper. Saw this photo from my files, I guess my other son took this shot. Little boy was sitting at the kitchen counter, waiting for our baking session which I scheduled after our herb planting activity. – Coincidentally in green.
The seeds included chives, parsley and basil. I haven’t had chives around and I don’t cook with it much so I’m still looking out for recipes that include them. I use parsley a lot; for carbonaras, salads and other pasta dishes. Basil is of course, a favorite; for tomato based pasta sauces, baked chicken and a lot more.
So we put soil in the pots, placed the seeds and covered them again with soil. My daughter has been reminding me to water them. Forgetful as I am, my father-in-law (not biological) suggested that we cover then with plastic wrap. So cover, my daughter did.
Today I heard a loud call from the kitchen, really was nervous and thought that one of my kids got hurt. I run to the kitchen and my daughter showed me the seedlings. These are basil…the chives have grown too but not as much and the parsley is far behind but they’ve also popped out from the earth.
A few days more and will surely be able to cook with fresh herbs! If you want to know what’s cooking in our kitchen, please visit Mahlzeit. 🙂
I had this entry in my drafts since January. I totally forgot to publish this until Mommy Peh posted about something similar, so here goes.
I was raised in the rural area of Cavite so I’m used to having trees and greenery around. We also have a small creek that served as a wash area for many people. It was still clean then…I haven’t seen it since I started in highschool but I heard that the water isn’t as clear as before.
Back then we drank tap water and it tastes refreshing. Now, we buy them from the mineral water store. My kids ask me often whenever we’re on vacation, why? Why can’t we drink tap water? I feel sad and I tell them it is not clean .
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When I first came to Vienna I was impressed at how clean the surroundings were, it was autumn but the leaves appear as though they have been placed by the wind perfectly side by side or on top of each other. Well, there were the regular sweepers. 😀 Kidding aside, I just love the smell and look of autumn….
I was awed when for the first time I went to the grocery store, the older people where taking out cloth bags for their fare instead of buying plastic bags (which by the way costs 0.20cents). There are no baggers around so it is trusted that you put your stuff in your own bag. Honesty and trust plays a big role in this country!
There and then I thought “it would be very nice if we have those bags in Pinas.” I couldn’t anyway understand why are there so many plastic bags given out for free at the stores. For many years now (8 to be exact) I’ve been using eco bags or cloth bags and sometimes nylon bags that are foldable and chic when I go to the grocery. I refuse plastic bags from the apothecary, I just put what I bought in my shoulder bag which would always have spaces for anything. I deliberately bought bigger ones for such purposes. I’m doing my share to help lessen the plastic problem. I sort out our trash well, from papers to plastic bottles to biodegrable and glass bottles. I tell the kids to throw their garbage properly…reason that I don’t like selfish smokers and undisciplined dog owners. The city provides trash bins for cigarettes and free plastic bags for picking up dog poo and still, some just don’t care. There are those who would leave the cigarette still lighted and throw it in the bin, imagine the smell of paper, and whatnots getting burned on a cold, early morning. Pffuuu!
So in light with this, I would be giving away two trendy nylon bags for this month. I believe in the saying “Small things together makes something big.” I wouldn’t require following or other things, just write about this giveaway and leave your urls in the comment section of this post. Thank you!
*This giveaway is open to all (international shipping). Winners to be announced on May 14, 2011.
My daughter and niece waiting for the ducks to come nearer.
I went “nature tripping” today with the kids, hubby, niece and nephew and my parent-in-laws. We went to the Wasserpark (waterpark) to play. There we can play table tennis, basketball, football, badminton and run around freely. There’s a huge playground for the kids and a climbing net enjoyed by adults too. I took the two girls out from the group so we can walk around as I take photos of them.
The pond is surely full of moss at the moment, very green indeed.
Giveaway for May is still open. I would be giving away two trendy nylon bags for this month. I believe in the saying “Small things together makes something big.” I wouldn’t require following or other things, just write about this giveaway, linking back to this post and leave your urls in the comment section of this post. Thank you!
The trees grow green from being mean, the sky turns blue from lack of hue, the bulbs awake from deep slumber, the flowers bloom in full view.
I love the vibrant color of spring! I always look forward to it despite me having pollen allergies. 🙁 The allergies started a few years back and most of the time, I woke up around 2 in the morning to sneeze and cough. Hubby has it worse, he can’t sleep much…
So it goes to show that sometimes you win some, you lose some. I get to photograph lovely spring colors but I sneeze for doing so. lol.
Giveaway is still open. Simply post about “two ecobag giveaway” over at Mirage (link included) and you’re entitled for the raffle. Kindly leave your urls in the comment section, thank you!
So we put soil in the pots, placed the seeds and covered them again with soil. My daughter has been reminding me to water them. Forgetful as I am, my father-in-law (not biological) suggested that we cover then with plastic wrap. So cover, my daughter did.
