About 10 years ago, my husband built me an herb box from scrap wood. He lined it with old bricks and used a repurposed window as a cover.

I wasn’t sure what to do with the herbs, but I planted Italian basil, thyme, oregano, and rosemary.

To my surprise, the herbs thrived, even in the winter under the cover of the window. I ended up with more than I thought I would use. I had always bought dried herbs from the store. Now, I had fresh ones to experiment with. It was fun finding new ways to use them.

We’ll dive into those ways as the blog grows. My gardening journey began with a box, and I’ve loved it ever since.