Nice surprise in a preplanted container

Discussion in 'Gardening' started by drumminmama, Sep 12, 2012.

  1. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Lifetime Supporter

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    Im starting a new herb garden for fall and overwintering in the Bay Area.
    So I picked up two identical preplanted pots because they had mint and thyme, both on my shopping list.
    I thought they had tarragon as the third plant. (I've never had whole leaf tarragon, quit laughing)
    Nope.
    Stevia!
    :2thumbsup:
    So send your good growing energy to my new babies!
     
  2. dixie_pixy

    dixie_pixy HighMandi

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    Sending energies your way!

    I've always wanted an herb garden but am just not learning to grow flowers and basic tomato plants! Good luck, I'm a little jelly!
     
  3. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Lifetime Supporter

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    I'm container gardening for now. Was given a Meyer lemon as a gift this week.
    That might, might, probably won't, make up for leaving snow and seasons.
     
  4. poor_old_dad

    poor_old_dad Senior Member

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    Speaking of tarragon, do NOT buy "tarragon seeds". They are from "Russian Tarragon" - nice plant but no flavor.

    "French Tarragon" [aka real tarragon] is sterile and can only be propagated from cuttings.

    Peace,
    poor_old_dad
     
  5. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Lifetime Supporter

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    Good to know, POD.
    The stevia tried to die, I neglected it all winter (ie, rainy season) and noticed one small leaf a month ago. I cut back the dried stems to the soil level.
    It's four inches high and a thick rosette of very tasty, very sweet leaves.
     
  6. Aerianne

    Aerianne Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    Cool. :sunny:
     
  7. makihiko

    makihiko Official hippie since 2005

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    *sends energies* *pew pew pew*

    blessed be :D

    I'm going to try some herbs in pots! I don't get very much light thought!
     

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