Can’t wait to see the herb garden maturing. Please keep us posted on the progress.
Jeff Farrison December 2, 2021 at 2:33 pm
My French tarragon came back too, and I am super excited. As far as I know, you cannot buy seeds for it … It must be started from propagation, which requires buying live plants, which can be a little pricey. I am on my third year, and I will definitely heavily mulch it in the fall, along with my rosemary, to get them to come back year after year. Good tip on the gravy … I love chicken in a white wine and mushroom sauce, a la Jacques Pepin. Add some French tarragon at the end.
Tannenbaumgirlon December 2, 2021 at 2:33 pm
Savory…..also use with anything beans ( bean salad, compote, etc.) In Germany it is actually called "Bohnenkraut" (Bean Herb) because it’s mostly used with beans.
Joyce Hennequinon December 2, 2021 at 2:44 pm
Good afternoon Mark 😊 rather wet today but that’s OK as l did what l needed to do yesterday.What a lovely subject to talk about as lm a keen herb 🌿 grower.I chop up Rosemary quite fine and sprinkle it over roast potatoes about ten minutes before ready to come out the oven,so so delicious,hope you give it a try.Tarragon (French) fresh is wonderfully in a white wine and double cream sauce for chicken ….real indulgence and as for Dill l would grow it just to look at,such a beautiful plant,but l like pickling the gherkins l grow for for Christmas and give as a gift.Sage,lve had the same three plants for five years and come back bigger every year.So just a good trim and they are very happy with that,wonderful herb but quite strong in taste 😊 lm going to stop myself now Mark 🤗 could talk herbs,tomatoes any veg for hours lol.All the very best 🌱🌱🌱💕🇬🇧uk
Kimberly Cochranon December 2, 2021 at 2:47 pm
Gorgeous rottie!! 😍
Yazz2Jazzon December 2, 2021 at 2:47 pm
Awesome herb garden! The woodchips make it look neat and attractive. I have Sage, Basil, Peppermint, Spearmint and a huge Rosemary bush! Luv the scent of Rosemary.
mihiecon December 2, 2021 at 2:48 pm
I love estragon herb… Its amazing with pumpkin soup
Kittie Won December 2, 2021 at 2:49 pm
Enjoy the tips. Keep them coming.
The WJSon December 2, 2021 at 2:50 pm
Another great video! You never disappoint.
Kalani Eldertson December 2, 2021 at 2:52 pm
aloha!!!! appreciate your channel dude! immediate subscribe 😉 🤙🏽
ACD VRon December 2, 2021 at 2:53 pm
Do the wood chips not steal too much nitrogen from the soil? I keep hearing that in vegetable gardening videos, so I tend to use chopped straw.
G Bon December 2, 2021 at 2:55 pm
Winter savory (Satureja Montana) is a good substitute for pepper for people with a sensitive stomach.
The leaves can be eaten fresh or cooked. They have a peppery taste. Savory is delicious as a seasoning in fish and meat dishes and especially when cooking beans.
Because savory helps to stimulate digestion, it is a handy herb to add to heavier dishes such as stews.
The taste is on the spicy side, can replace pepper, so should be used in moderation in cooking. It improves fatty meats, including pork, game, ragout, and facilitates the digestion of cabbage and beans. Goat and sheep cheese is perfumed with savory. In dishes, savory can be combined well with thyme, rosemary and bay leaf. Chop up a few young leaves in a salad, add a sprig in a bottle of vinegar or let young shoots cook with legumes at the end of the cooking time, these are small interventions that give your kitchen a Provencal accent.
Mountain savory flowers with small white flowers and attracts insects such as bumblebees and bees.
Matthew Pidgeon December 2, 2021 at 2:55 pm
YES NO TILL! Always the way to go
Raquel Kanani Son December 2, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Aloha Mark! Awesome dog.🌈
T Pon December 2, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Great video! All of my favorite herbs. I like summer savory better than winter and dries great. Winter is allegedly hardy here in western wa, but didn’t carry over for me. Oregano is a thug and gets invasive for me (almost as bad as a mint/lemon balm) including the golden variety and I like flavour of dry mexican oregano better than fresh greek varieties (I time I like dried herbs better lol). Rosemary probably one of my favs. Trying lovage this year and cardoons (bought by mistake…thought I was getting artichokes lol.). Calendula is great as infused oil…I add it with curry plant (immortelle flowers) and use to make soap. Great for skin. Would love to see some harvest/preserving videos when you reap the harvest this summer and fall. Do you grow fruit trees?
Sheila Fadeon December 2, 2021 at 3:01 pm
Wow I need to get some of the French tarragon
Joe Crowderon December 2, 2021 at 3:02 pm
Nice! Growing flavor
M Jon December 2, 2021 at 3:02 pm
I found out the hard way that chives spread all over the place when the flower heads go to seed. The same is true for lemon balm. Great herb garden!!!
gabbysta2010on December 2, 2021 at 3:03 pm
Hi Mark!
I love how you positioned all the herb and added color to it as well.
Also i love the part about the Rosemary and how you can put the meat on the branches, that’s awesome and i realized that i"m actually growing them and didn’t even know it till i watched your video lol.
Also about Pinching i will be trying that out with my Chrysanthemum and unfortunately in the last few weeks 2 of my Chrysanthemum’s got stolen, so that was unpleasant but i have more and hope they don’t steal them too.
Thank you for this video 🙂
Gabby.
Billy Tingenon December 2, 2021 at 3:03 pm
This was a fun video Mark. Herbs are so much fun to grow and they smell so good. There were a couple bits of knowledge I wasn’t aware of so I learned something today. Thanks for sharing!
Kristi Ryanon December 2, 2021 at 3:04 pm
Interesting…lavender and potatoes. Be sure to let us know if you think it actually worked.
Henning Bartelson December 2, 2021 at 3:05 pm
Is there a reason why the beds are 8 feet wide? Is this a maximum distance where you can work on the bed without stepping on it?
Winter savory is really easy to grow. In Germany it is used with string beans, though the aroma is not as good as the summer savory.
Chrison December 2, 2021 at 3:05 pm
Would love to see a video about trees!
stepps511on December 2, 2021 at 3:06 pm
I had no idea that coriander is the seed of the cilantro plant. I’m happy for the information, Mark. Thanks. I’ll bet that bed has grown and developed beyond even your imagination by now.
Michael Falsoon December 2, 2021 at 3:08 pm
I yelped when you threw the French tarragon off to the side lol 🙂 For me it’s such a rare herb to get fresh and so hard to find because it can only be propagated! I just purchased two little trench tarragon plants that I am hoping expand and grow into the MASS that you have growing–very envious of that field of tarragon!! And glad that to see that it came back after winter. I am afraid [where I live] the ground freeze will kill the plant so i’m growing in pots long enough to propagate more to make sure I have enough plants before attempting to put them in the ground. French tarragon is so much more complex/intense than other types of tarragon like Russian or Mexican. It doesn’t compare. It’s delicious in eggs/scrambles and omelettes–no need to get fancy–and especially tarragon butter for topping steaks at the last minute. But the most complex and heavenly mix for french tarragon is called "fines herbes" combining chopped tarragon, chervil, parsley and chives (sometimes lemon balm, but it’s not totally necessary and I prefer it without for most things). Fines herbes is one of the best flavors I’ve ever had in my life. It goes well on chicken in a pan sauce or on lightly buttered pasta. I really can’t recommend trying out fines herbes enough–it has so many uses and the flavor is out of this world and completely unforgettable–that I literally dedicate half a raised bed in my garden just to making this herb mix. 🙂
S Uon December 2, 2021 at 3:11 pm
Beautiful all around! Would love some close-up shots of your plants 💜
Gina in a Bottleon December 2, 2021 at 3:11 pm
I’ve fallen in love with fresh Basil since starting a garden at home. I also love the smell of dill in my garden.
Jeff Farrison December 2, 2021 at 3:11 pm
I would suggest letting your dill and cilantro go to seed. They definitely attract pollinators. And, they WILL come up again next year. Not necessarily where you want them, but ultimately, don’t we all love volunteer plants that require no effort? Worst case scenario – you yank them just like other weeds. For example, all my cilantro I started under grow lights is now beginning to bolt, but I have half a dozen plants that are coming up in my tomato beds and are not. I’m just going to let them keep growing.
Ambest Aon December 2, 2021 at 3:12 pm
I’m really like your vedio 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
Danny Weckxon December 2, 2021 at 3:13 pm
My favorite gardener on YouTube. And so cute, just saying 🤭 Greetings from Belgium.
Roy Hugheson December 2, 2021 at 3:18 pm
Outstanding! So do tell, HOW do you manage to keep rabbits, gophers and any other pesky creatures from gorging themselves on all of your hard work? The dogs cannot possibly be standing guard over these beds 24/7.
Rourke Hilandon December 2, 2021 at 3:20 pm
Herbs are such a blast to grow, either ornamental, medicinal but esp. culinary…..i got into herbs about 1985 when an older woman introduced them to me…i know, you where not even a gleam in your fathers eye that far back lol…i really got back into them more this year with several scented geraniums/pelargoniums cultivars…i like them as much for ornamental as any perennial!!!!
Rajish Maharajon December 2, 2021 at 3:25 pm
Nice variety of herbs you got. Can’t wait wait to see them flourish. Can only imagine the fragrance that will come off this bed.
R Redon December 2, 2021 at 3:26 pm
The t-shirts inspire me to eat Healthy and thus to grow clean vitamin rich foods. 🙃😜🤠
Cristal LaPradeon December 2, 2021 at 3:27 pm
Yeah, that tarragon looks delicious…
ACD VRon December 2, 2021 at 3:29 pm
Will we see videos from the kitchen at some point in the future?
Barnaby RTon December 2, 2021 at 3:30 pm
So sexy in that t-shirt and flip-flops🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I just love his looks, voice, gestures… so virile and handsome 😍
Amin Ziaieon December 2, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Excellent!
Mich Stoneon December 2, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Hey Mark! Everythings looking good my man!
P.S. been keepin up on all your vids and the comments and I must say I feel some secondhand bashful-ness for ya with some of the comments 🤣
P.S.S. Hope you gave all the puppers a pat on the head from me.
8ft x 24ft Raised Bed Herb Garden
Can’t wait to see the herb garden maturing. Please keep us posted on the progress.
My French tarragon came back too, and I am super excited. As far as I know, you cannot buy seeds for it … It must be started from propagation, which requires buying live plants, which can be a little pricey. I am on my third year, and I will definitely heavily mulch it in the fall, along with my rosemary, to get them to come back year after year. Good tip on the gravy … I love chicken in a white wine and mushroom sauce, a la Jacques Pepin. Add some French tarragon at the end.
Savory…..also use with anything beans ( bean salad, compote, etc.) In Germany it is actually called "Bohnenkraut" (Bean Herb) because it’s mostly used with beans.
Good afternoon Mark 😊 rather wet today but that’s OK as l did what l needed to do yesterday.What a lovely subject to talk about as lm a keen herb 🌿 grower.I chop up Rosemary quite fine and sprinkle it over roast potatoes about ten minutes before ready to come out the oven,so so delicious,hope you give it a try.Tarragon (French) fresh is wonderfully in a white wine and double cream sauce for chicken ….real indulgence and as for Dill l would grow it just to look at,such a beautiful plant,but l like pickling the gherkins l grow for for Christmas and give as a gift.Sage,lve had the same three plants for five years and come back bigger every year.So just a good trim and they are very happy with that,wonderful herb but quite strong in taste 😊 lm going to stop myself now Mark 🤗 could talk herbs,tomatoes any veg for hours lol.All the very best 🌱🌱🌱💕🇬🇧uk
Gorgeous rottie!! 😍
Awesome herb garden! The woodchips make it look neat and attractive. I have Sage, Basil, Peppermint, Spearmint and a huge Rosemary bush! Luv the scent of Rosemary.
I love estragon herb… Its amazing with pumpkin soup
Enjoy the tips. Keep them coming.
Another great video! You never disappoint.
aloha!!!! appreciate your channel dude! immediate subscribe 😉 🤙🏽
Do the wood chips not steal too much nitrogen from the soil? I keep hearing that in vegetable gardening videos, so I tend to use chopped straw.
Winter savory (Satureja Montana) is a good substitute for pepper for people with a sensitive stomach.
The leaves can be eaten fresh or cooked. They have a peppery taste. Savory is delicious as a seasoning in fish and meat dishes and especially when cooking beans.
Because savory helps to stimulate digestion, it is a handy herb to add to heavier dishes such as stews.
The taste is on the spicy side, can replace pepper, so should be used in moderation in cooking. It improves fatty meats, including pork, game, ragout, and facilitates the digestion of cabbage and beans. Goat and sheep cheese is perfumed with savory. In dishes, savory can be combined well with thyme, rosemary and bay leaf. Chop up a few young leaves in a salad, add a sprig in a bottle of vinegar or let young shoots cook with legumes at the end of the cooking time, these are small interventions that give your kitchen a Provencal accent.
Mountain savory flowers with small white flowers and attracts insects such as bumblebees and bees.
YES NO TILL! Always the way to go
Aloha Mark! Awesome dog.🌈
Great video! All of my favorite herbs. I like summer savory better than winter and dries great. Winter is allegedly hardy here in western wa, but didn’t carry over for me. Oregano is a thug and gets invasive for me (almost as bad as a mint/lemon balm) including the golden variety and I like flavour of dry mexican oregano better than fresh greek varieties (I time I like dried herbs better lol). Rosemary probably one of my favs. Trying lovage this year and cardoons (bought by mistake…thought I was getting artichokes lol.). Calendula is great as infused oil…I add it with curry plant (immortelle flowers) and use to make soap. Great for skin. Would love to see some harvest/preserving videos when you reap the harvest this summer and fall. Do you grow fruit trees?
Wow I need to get some of the French tarragon
Nice! Growing flavor
I found out the hard way that chives spread all over the place when the flower heads go to seed. The same is true for lemon balm. Great herb garden!!!
Hi Mark!
I love how you positioned all the herb and added color to it as well.
Also i love the part about the Rosemary and how you can put the meat on the branches, that’s awesome and i realized that i"m actually growing them and didn’t even know it till i watched your video lol.
Also about Pinching i will be trying that out with my Chrysanthemum and unfortunately in the last few weeks 2 of my Chrysanthemum’s got stolen, so that was unpleasant but i have more and hope they don’t steal them too.
Thank you for this video 🙂
Gabby.
This was a fun video Mark. Herbs are so much fun to grow and they smell so good. There were a couple bits of knowledge I wasn’t aware of so I learned something today. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting…lavender and potatoes. Be sure to let us know if you think it actually worked.
Is there a reason why the beds are 8 feet wide? Is this a maximum distance where you can work on the bed without stepping on it?
Winter savory is really easy to grow. In Germany it is used with string beans, though the aroma is not as good as the summer savory.
Would love to see a video about trees!
I had no idea that coriander is the seed of the cilantro plant. I’m happy for the information, Mark. Thanks. I’ll bet that bed has grown and developed beyond even your imagination by now.
I yelped when you threw the French tarragon off to the side lol 🙂 For me it’s such a rare herb to get fresh and so hard to find because it can only be propagated! I just purchased two little trench tarragon plants that I am hoping expand and grow into the MASS that you have growing–very envious of that field of tarragon!! And glad that to see that it came back after winter. I am afraid [where I live] the ground freeze will kill the plant so i’m growing in pots long enough to propagate more to make sure I have enough plants before attempting to put them in the ground. French tarragon is so much more complex/intense than other types of tarragon like Russian or Mexican. It doesn’t compare. It’s delicious in eggs/scrambles and omelettes–no need to get fancy–and especially tarragon butter for topping steaks at the last minute. But the most complex and heavenly mix for french tarragon is called "fines herbes" combining chopped tarragon, chervil, parsley and chives (sometimes lemon balm, but it’s not totally necessary and I prefer it without for most things). Fines herbes is one of the best flavors I’ve ever had in my life. It goes well on chicken in a pan sauce or on lightly buttered pasta. I really can’t recommend trying out fines herbes enough–it has so many uses and the flavor is out of this world and completely unforgettable–that I literally dedicate half a raised bed in my garden just to making this herb mix. 🙂
Beautiful all around! Would love some close-up shots of your plants 💜
I’ve fallen in love with fresh Basil since starting a garden at home. I also love the smell of dill in my garden.
I would suggest letting your dill and cilantro go to seed. They definitely attract pollinators. And, they WILL come up again next year. Not necessarily where you want them, but ultimately, don’t we all love volunteer plants that require no effort? Worst case scenario – you yank them just like other weeds. For example, all my cilantro I started under grow lights is now beginning to bolt, but I have half a dozen plants that are coming up in my tomato beds and are not. I’m just going to let them keep growing.
I’m really like your vedio 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
My favorite gardener on YouTube. And so cute, just saying 🤭 Greetings from Belgium.
Outstanding! So do tell, HOW do you manage to keep rabbits, gophers and any other pesky creatures from gorging themselves on all of your hard work? The dogs cannot possibly be standing guard over these beds 24/7.
Herbs are such a blast to grow, either ornamental, medicinal but esp. culinary…..i got into herbs about 1985 when an older woman introduced them to me…i know, you where not even a gleam in your fathers eye that far back lol…i really got back into them more this year with several scented geraniums/pelargoniums cultivars…i like them as much for ornamental as any perennial!!!!
Nice variety of herbs you got. Can’t wait wait to see them flourish. Can only imagine the fragrance that will come off this bed.
The t-shirts inspire me to eat Healthy and thus to grow clean vitamin rich foods. 🙃😜🤠
Yeah, that tarragon looks delicious…
Will we see videos from the kitchen at some point in the future?
So sexy in that t-shirt and flip-flops🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I just love his looks, voice, gestures… so virile and handsome 😍
Excellent!
Hey Mark! Everythings looking good my man!
P.S. been keepin up on all your vids and the comments and I must say I feel some secondhand bashful-ness for ya with some of the comments 🤣
P.S.S. Hope you gave all the puppers a pat on the head from me.