Victory Gardens

By now you've heard that there's a vegetable garden at the White House... reminiscent of the garden planted by Eleanor Roosevelt (and in the reading I've done -- that was the last time 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue had a vegetable garden). In any case... it has me thinking. Yes, I admit to having a black thumb, but I think this year I'm going to at least try herbs. The other day I made a recipe that called for fresh herbs, and I nearly fell over when I saw the price at the grocery store. Seemed so high for something I probably would not use all of before the leaves turned brown. This White House garden is inspiring me.

Sooo.... I'm going to start with herbs this year -- just a few. I'm planning a nursery run in the next two weeks -- to pick out some colorful flowers for my outdoor planters. I'll be picking up some herb seedlings while I'm at it. A little money out, a lot of money saved. In my mind, money saved for little splurges like letting someone else cook...

-reenie