update::the mint herb that could

i was very sad to discover this week that the combination of overwatering and overexposure to extreme tempreatures had produced spots on the leaves, which basically ruined those parts of the plant. 

i am determined not to kill this mint herb, so i transplanted it into new potting soil, pruned the dead leaves, watered it the recommend daily amount, and kept it out of direct sun. i hope that is enough to bring it back to it's former glory.

the good news is that there are new buds growing on the bottom of the stems and the roots are still looking healthy. so it's alive and just needed a little love. 

i have really enjoyed taking care of this little mint herb and look forward to one day having a garden of my own. have you has any gardening adventures this summer?

the mint herb that could

i am so happy that i have managed to keep my herb alive for more than a week! this is the second time a plant has been in my personal care, (the first time didn't end well). 

in my defense we were house sitting for four days and i...well...forgot about it.

but not this time! i am determined to keep my little mint herb alive so i can make cool mint water among other adult beverages.

yay for summer days with refreshing drinks!

let your garden grow...for more than two weeks.

i want to get into gardening, i really do. the problem is i don't have a yard, just a balcony; so Jordan got me a hanging basket and flowers for my patio. but, i hate to say, with the hot weather and lack of habit, they withered and died. i think i had them two weeks?

i am not a plant killer, really, i am not. i am just not in the habit of taking care of them and going out to check on them. and like with any skill i wish to acquire i need to practice and work at it. 

so i hope to start a small herb garden. with these helpful  tips (see here and here), and of course advice from my mom, i know i  will be well on my way to accomplishing a skill that i never thought i would enjoy; the art of caring for your garden.

p.s. these pictures are from my dads garden. i love it when he gets excited about seedlings and starts showing me what each sprout will end up being. he is the cutest.