With silver bells and cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row

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For those of you who paid attention in preschool, you probably recall one of my favorite nursery rhymes, Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary. Now, I’ve talked about my grandfather’s green thumb, but did you know that the Mister and I started a garden?!

But Shannon, don’t you live in an urban area with absolutely no grass or “bit of earth?” Yes, but that doesn’t mean I can’t start small.

I bring you, my herb garden.

Just look at this adorable gift I got from my Mother-in-law:

This morning I assembled my little garden.

I cannot wait until I have fresh herbs at my fingertips!

Why not create a garden with me? It’s super easy and all you need are a few small pots, seeds, dirt, water and SUNSHINE!

How many of you keep herb gardens? What are your favorites?

19 Responses to “With silver bells and cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row”

  1. Judy said:

    My husband got one of these for Christmas and in no time the herbs had grown – its awesome! Have fun with it!

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  2. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg said:

    Ooh, can’t wait to see how that turns out!

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  3. Run Sarah said:

    That sounds awesome, I need to try one of those – I live in a condo so no huge garden for me.

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  4. Amy B @ Second City Randomness said:

    That is EXACTLY what I am looking for! Perfect size for just a little something fresh to have around… Yep… just like that!

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  5. Jess said:

    I LOVE that kit!

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  7. Sagan said:

    Oh I MISS my herb garden! I used to have one years ago. I need to get one of those kits! It’s adorable. I look forward to seeing what you do with your “harvest” :)

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  8. Ann @ Appalachian Appetites said:

    Oh! I wish I could have one but our apt has no light :( boo! But can’t wait to see how yours grows!

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  9. Mom said:

    Thanks for the props! Happy Growing!!
    Love, Mom

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  10. Heather said:

    What a great idea! Keep us updated on how they grow!

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  11. Sophie @ yumventures said:

    AWESOME! I love fresh herbs!

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  12. Midgetkeeper said:

    Fun! I’ve been wanting to find something like this for a while.

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  13. Brittany said:

    Gasp! I so need to get me one of those! :D

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  14. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self said:

    My husband actually keeps an herb garden – we’ve got chives right now and cilantro on the way! Have fun growing! :)

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  15. Marina said:

    oh, this is so cute. I had a herb garden, but it passed away :( As all my flowers and plants do :D

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  16. Crystal said:

    I have a little herb garden too! I am moving in a couple of weeks out of a basement apartment into a place that gets sunshine (yay!!) so I am hoping to start up mine soon, too! Good luck with your herbs!

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  17. Katie said:

    I love fresh herbs from our garden! Basil and parsley are my favorites.

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  18. shelly said:

    i tried to have an herb garden last summer but since I teach I travel most of the summer and it died. Sad news.

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  19. Tiffany said:

    I need to look into that! I’m always complaning I don’t have a yard to grow stuff in.

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