Re: Re: fresh herbs/aromatics

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You can use good old fashion ammomia to keep animals away from you plants. Works wonders in my back yard. I have all kinds of fruit trees.

Dear Cathryn--

I giggled when I read your post because I have two dogs, a large sweeter-than-sweet chow mix and a friendly rat terrier-chihuahua mix. I know if we did any serious planting in the backyard they would be all over it. If you put 7Up on your herbs, that would be a good tasting snack for your canine.

Have you tried sprinkling cayenne pepper on your plants as a temporary measure?

My dogs don't bother with trash much, but the little one loves paper. After I first got her two years ago, I accidentally left a stack of graded papers on the floor. (I teach at the college level.) She took the one off of the top and nibbled holes in it. When I gave it back to the student, I had to explain, "you know the old story about 'the dog ate my homework'? Well, my dog ate your homework."

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

I have a herb garden of sorts in my yard... problem is, I have abeautiful red dobermonster that absolutely loves the herbs, and takesa bite any chance she gets. <g> So we both enjoy the fresh herbs. But as you can guess, I have the dog with the best smelling breath onthe block. I think it's because she's a BARFer (eats bones and rawfood), and she enjoys the herbs with her chicken.Cathryn> I asked my husband about herb gardening last night (he's in L.A. at> the moment). He mentioned that if you planned on transferring your> plants to the ground, use planting soil, not potting soil. He also> said that once you plant, you should sprinkle a little bit of 7UPon> the leaves and soil, because it will actually enhance the flavor of> the herbs. You don't want to do too much though, because sugar can> attract ants. Also, you want to plant herbs in areas that do notget> direct sunlight.>> He reminded me that rosemary tends to grow large and the leaves are> sticky, so you might want to think carefully before planting that> particular herb.>> He will be at the September meeting, and should be able to answerany> specific questions you may have.>> When cooking with herbs, fresh is best. I have found the cheapest> cooking herbs at Central Market for $1 per bunch. I store my fresh> herbs in the refrigerator, in a glass with a tiny bit of water so> they last longer. To use them in cooking, I take scissors and cut> off small pieces.>> Also, when we want to make a bouquet garni (a bunch of mixedpungent> herbs) to throw in a soup, we put them in a tea ball (the container> you put loose tea in, for steeping) so that the leaves don't get> mixed in with the soup. (Like bay leaves, which taste bad if you> bite into them.) My mother-in-law taught me that one.>> In addition, I use pepper grinders to pulverize pickling spices,> which I also like to use in soups and stir-fry dishes. (Anothergift> from my mother-in-law.)>> What I am most in love with right now is thyme. Fresh thyme smells> and tastes nothing like ground thyme-- it's a rich, warm scent. It> goes great with homemade breads, soups and salads.>> Best-->> Courtenay.

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You can use good old fashion ammomia to keep animals away from you plants. Works wonders in my back yard. I have all kinds of fruit trees.

Dear Cathryn--

I giggled when I read your post because I have two dogs, a large sweeter-than-sweet chow mix and a friendly rat terrier-chihuahua mix. I know if we did any serious planting in the backyard they would be all over it. If you put 7Up on your herbs, that would be a good tasting snack for your canine.

Have you tried sprinkling cayenne pepper on your plants as a temporary measure?

My dogs don't bother with trash much, but the little one loves paper. After I first got her two years ago, I accidentally left a stack of graded papers on the floor. (I teach at the college level.) She took the one off of the top and nibbled holes in it. When I gave it back to the student, I had to explain, "you know the old story about 'the dog ate my homework'? Well, my dog ate your homework."

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

I have a herb garden of sorts in my yard... problem is, I have abeautiful red dobermonster that absolutely loves the herbs, and takesa bite any chance she gets. <g> So we both enjoy the fresh herbs. But as you can guess, I have the dog with the best smelling breath onthe block. I think it's because she's a BARFer (eats bones and rawfood), and she enjoys the herbs with her chicken.Cathryn> I asked my husband about herb gardening last night (he's in L.A. at> the moment). He mentioned that if you planned on transferring your> plants to the ground, use planting soil, not potting soil. He also> said that once you plant, you should sprinkle a little bit of 7UPon> the leaves and soil, because it will actually enhance the flavor of> the herbs. You don't want to do too much though, because sugar can> attract ants. Also, you want to plant herbs in areas that do notget> direct sunlight.>> He reminded me that rosemary tends to grow large and the leaves are> sticky, so you might want to think carefully before planting that> particular herb.>> He will be at the September meeting, and should be able to answerany> specific questions you may have.>> When cooking with herbs, fresh is best. I have found the cheapest> cooking herbs at Central Market for $1 per bunch. I store my fresh> herbs in the refrigerator, in a glass with a tiny bit of water so> they last longer. To use them in cooking, I take scissors and cut> off small pieces.>> Also, when we want to make a bouquet garni (a bunch of mixedpungent> herbs) to throw in a soup, we put them in a tea ball (the container> you put loose tea in, for steeping) so that the leaves don't get> mixed in with the soup. (Like bay leaves, which taste bad if you> bite into them.) My mother-in-law taught me that one.>> In addition, I use pepper grinders to pulverize pickling spices,> which I also like to use in soups and stir-fry dishes. (Anothergift> from my mother-in-law.)>> What I am most in love with right now is thyme. Fresh thyme smells> and tastes nothing like ground thyme-- it's a rich, warm scent. It> goes great with homemade breads, soups and salads.>> Best-->> Courtenay.

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Do you just mix with water... spray on leaves...full strength? RAIGrandma@... wrote:

You can use good old fashion ammomia to keep animals away from you plants. Works wonders in my back yard. I have all kinds of fruit trees.

Dear Cathryn--

I giggled when I read your post because I have two dogs, a large sweeter-than-sweet chow mix and a friendly rat terrier-chihuahua mix. I know if we did any serious planting in the backyard they would be all over it. If you put 7Up on your herbs, that would be a good tasting snack for your canine.

Have you tried sprinkling cayenne pepper on your plants as a temporary measure?

My dogs don't bother with trash much, but the little one loves paper. After I first got her two years ago, I accidentally left a stack of graded papers on the floor. (I teach at the college level.) She took the one off of the top and nibbled holes in it. When I gave it back to the student, I had to explain, "you know the old story about 'the dog ate my homework'? Well, my dog ate your homework."

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

I have a herb garden of sorts in my yard... problem is, I have abeautiful red dobermonster that absolutely loves the herbs, and takesa bite any chance she gets. <g> So we both enjoy the fresh herbs. But as you can guess, I have the dog with the best smelling breath onthe block. I think it's because she's a BARFer (eats bones and rawfood), and she enjoys the herbs with her chicken.Cathryn> I asked my husband about herb gardening last night (he's in L.A. at> the moment). He mentioned that if you planned on transferring your> plants to the ground, use planting soil, not potting soil. He also> said that once you plant, you should sprinkle a little bit of 7UPon> the leaves and soil, because it will actually enhance the flavor of> the

herbs. You don't want to do too much though, because sugar can> attract ants. Also, you want to plant herbs in areas that do notget> direct sunlight.>> He reminded me that rosemary tends to grow large and the leaves are> sticky, so you might want to think carefully before planting that> particular herb.>> He will be at the September meeting, and should be able to answerany> specific questions you may have.>> When cooking with herbs, fresh is best. I have found the cheapest> cooking herbs at Central Market for $1 per bunch. I store my fresh> herbs in the refrigerator, in a glass with a tiny bit of water so> they last longer. To use them in cooking, I take scissors and cut> off small pieces.>> Also, when we want to make a bouquet garni (a bunch of mixedpungent> herbs) to throw in a soup, we put them in a tea ball (the

container> you put loose tea in, for steeping) so that the leaves don't get> mixed in with the soup. (Like bay leaves, which taste bad if you> bite into them.) My mother-in-law taught me that one.>> In addition, I use pepper grinders to pulverize pickling spices,> which I also like to use in soups and stir-fry dishes. (Anothergift> from my mother-in-law.)>> What I am most in love with right now is thyme. Fresh thyme smells> and tastes nothing like ground thyme-- it's a rich, warm scent. It> goes great with homemade breads, soups and salads.>> Best-->> Courtenay.

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Can you put it directly on the plant itself, or should you

sprinkle it around the plant?

Thank you--

Courtenay.

You can use good old fashion ammomia to keep animals

away from you plants. Works wonders in my back yard. I

have all kinds of fruit trees.

In a message dated 8/24/2004 12:06:13 PM Central

Standard Time, courtenaymartin@... writes:

Dear

Cathryn--

I giggled

when I read your post because I have two dogs, a large

sweeter-than-sweet chow mix and a friendly rat terrier-chihuahua mix.

I know if we did any serious planting in the backyard they would be

all over it. If you put 7Up on your herbs, that would be a good

tasting snack for your canine.

Have you

tried sprinkling cayenne pepper on your plants as a temporary

measure?

My dogs don't

bother with trash much, but the little one loves paper. After I

first got her two years ago, I accidentally left a stack of graded

papers on the floor. (I teach at the college level.) She

took the one off of the top and nibbled holes in it. When I gave

it back to the student, I had to explain, " you know the old story

about 'the dog ate my homework'? Well, my dog ate your

homework. "

Best

wishes--

Courtenay.

I

have a herb garden of sorts in my yard... problem is, I have a

beautiful red dobermonster that absolutely loves the herbs, and

takes

a bite any chance she gets. <g> So we both enjoy the fresh

herbs.

But as you can guess, I have the dog with the best smelling breath

on

the block. I think it's because she's a BARFer (eats bones and

raw

food), and she enjoys the herbs with her chicken.

Cathryn

> I asked my husband about herb gardening last night (he's in L.A.

at

> the moment). He mentioned that if you planned on

transferring your

> plants to the ground, use planting soil, not potting soil.

He also

> said that once you plant, you should sprinkle a little bit of

7UP

on

> the leaves and soil, because it will actually enhance the flavor

of

> the herbs. You don't want to do too much though, because

sugar can

> attract ants. Also, you want to plant herbs in areas that

do not

get

> direct sunlight.

>

> He reminded me that rosemary tends to grow large and the leaves

are

> sticky, so you might want to think carefully before planting

that

> particular herb.

>

> He will be at the September meeting, and should be able to

answer

any

> specific questions you may have.

>

> When cooking with herbs, fresh is best. I have found the

cheapest

> cooking herbs at Central Market for $1 per bunch. I store

my fresh

> herbs in the refrigerator, in a glass with a tiny bit of water

so

> they last longer. To use them in cooking, I take scissors

and cut

> off small pieces.

>

> Also, when we want to make a bouquet garni (a bunch of mixed

pungent

> herbs) to throw in a soup, we put them in a tea ball (the

container

> you put loose tea in, for steeping) so that the leaves don't

get

> mixed in with the soup. (Like bay leaves, which taste bad

if you

> bite into them.) My mother-in-law taught me that one.

>

> In addition, I use pepper grinders to pulverize pickling

spices,

> which I also like to use in soups and stir-fry dishes.

(Another

gift

> from my mother-in-law.)

>

> What I am most in love with right now is thyme. Fresh thyme

smells

> and tastes nothing like ground thyme-- it's a rich, warm scent.

It

> goes great with homemade breads, soups and salads.

>

> Best--

>

> Courtenay.

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Can you put it directly on the plant itself, or should you

sprinkle it around the plant?

Thank you--

Courtenay.

You can use good old fashion ammomia to keep animals

away from you plants. Works wonders in my back yard. I

have all kinds of fruit trees.

In a message dated 8/24/2004 12:06:13 PM Central

Standard Time, courtenaymartin@... writes:

Dear

Cathryn--

I giggled

when I read your post because I have two dogs, a large

sweeter-than-sweet chow mix and a friendly rat terrier-chihuahua mix.

I know if we did any serious planting in the backyard they would be

all over it. If you put 7Up on your herbs, that would be a good

tasting snack for your canine.

Have you

tried sprinkling cayenne pepper on your plants as a temporary

measure?

My dogs don't

bother with trash much, but the little one loves paper. After I

first got her two years ago, I accidentally left a stack of graded

papers on the floor. (I teach at the college level.) She

took the one off of the top and nibbled holes in it. When I gave

it back to the student, I had to explain, " you know the old story

about 'the dog ate my homework'? Well, my dog ate your

homework. "

Best

wishes--

Courtenay.

I

have a herb garden of sorts in my yard... problem is, I have a

beautiful red dobermonster that absolutely loves the herbs, and

takes

a bite any chance she gets. <g> So we both enjoy the fresh

herbs.

But as you can guess, I have the dog with the best smelling breath

on

the block. I think it's because she's a BARFer (eats bones and

raw

food), and she enjoys the herbs with her chicken.

Cathryn

> I asked my husband about herb gardening last night (he's in L.A.

at

> the moment). He mentioned that if you planned on

transferring your

> plants to the ground, use planting soil, not potting soil.

He also

> said that once you plant, you should sprinkle a little bit of

7UP

on

> the leaves and soil, because it will actually enhance the flavor

of

> the herbs. You don't want to do too much though, because

sugar can

> attract ants. Also, you want to plant herbs in areas that

do not

get

> direct sunlight.

>

> He reminded me that rosemary tends to grow large and the leaves

are

> sticky, so you might want to think carefully before planting

that

> particular herb.

>

> He will be at the September meeting, and should be able to

answer

any

> specific questions you may have.

>

> When cooking with herbs, fresh is best. I have found the

cheapest

> cooking herbs at Central Market for $1 per bunch. I store

my fresh

> herbs in the refrigerator, in a glass with a tiny bit of water

so

> they last longer. To use them in cooking, I take scissors

and cut

> off small pieces.

>

> Also, when we want to make a bouquet garni (a bunch of mixed

pungent

> herbs) to throw in a soup, we put them in a tea ball (the

container

> you put loose tea in, for steeping) so that the leaves don't

get

> mixed in with the soup. (Like bay leaves, which taste bad

if you

> bite into them.) My mother-in-law taught me that one.

>

> In addition, I use pepper grinders to pulverize pickling

spices,

> which I also like to use in soups and stir-fry dishes.

(Another

gift

> from my mother-in-law.)

>

> What I am most in love with right now is thyme. Fresh thyme

smells

> and tastes nothing like ground thyme-- it's a rich, warm scent.

It

> goes great with homemade breads, soups and salads.

>

> Best--

>

> Courtenay.

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