Herbs Planter

Couldn't wait for the cammy to come home, so took some photos with my handphone. So here are the babies sitting in my planter now.


From clockwise from the left: Thyme, Rosemary, Sweet Basil and Sage.


From clockwise from the left: Mint, Thai Basil, Cuphea Hyssopifolia (Purple) and Cuphea Hyssopifolia (Red).

I still trying to learn how often to water these plants as it seems that they all have different thirst level. So let's hope they don't die on me before I learn. (^.^)

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