Big things sometimes come in small packages.  This photo is no exception.

This is the first plant in our Herb Garden.  It’s Basil (specifically a variety known as Poppy Joe’s Basil) and its broad, green leaves have such a beautiful and sharp scent that once you use it fresh, you’ll never want to use dried basil again.

It’s only one plant, for now, but we hope to have much more.  I’ve got a gigantic pot of Oregano that I’ve been meaning to bring over and I’m getting ready to plant a clipping of Rosemary.  The purpose is two-fold: First, it reduces our carbon footprint by eliminating all of the travel that the dried herbs would have to make.  Second, it greatly improves the quality of our products.

Also, we think it’s cool that someone gets to have the title of Gardener In Residence… for now that’s me!