I got a salvia plant to attract pollinators - it is the one with long stems covered in small purple flowers. I looked at the label when I was out in the garden earlier, but already forgot which Salvia it was labeled. I'm hoping it is the same as the Salvia I once had and posted a picture in the database. A bit hard for me to tell at this point beause it is not very big now.
Anyhow, I planted it next to a small lavender plant, because it is in my herb bed. That was April 29. I planted it at the edge of the bed. It has been a few years since last growing this - I just remember that bumble bees really love it.
Next to the Salvia, I wanted to plant the pineapple sage plant I got. It's been sitting outside waiting to be planted. I have watered it as it dries out and noticed today that it already has red flowers. I think that is a hint I should get it planted. My thought is that the pineapple sage will grow larger than the Salvia next to it. After planting the Salvia, I can finally sow some Feverfew seeds in the front of the Salvia and pineapple sage. (My herbs are mostly for companion plants, pollinators, tea, and salads.) I may also grow some thyme with the feverfew.
Probably should have planted the pineapple sage today, but I ran out of energy. I try to plant on days rain is expected, but around here, the rain predictions are days that are dry as a bone. When it does rain, it hasn't been lasting more than a few minutes - not enough to get the soil slightly damp. But there is also a chance of rain tomorrow. I'm not holding my breath.
The last plant I have from this month is my chocolate mint. However, as much as I'd like it to spread everywhere, it will go in a large pot. Probably with german chamomile and something else that will go well with tea. I already have stevia in pots and in ground. I haven't decided whether I will get seeds next month or a plant. There aren't nearly enough herb plant choices around here that I have seen so far. At least not for tea. I nearly lost my bee balm because it was missed watering for two days. I don't plan to dig it up now to put in pots since only a few leaves have grown since the emergency-I-hope-it-isn't-dead transplant. I know it will spread, and I'm counting on it for other pots.
I sowed marigold seeds where the self-sowed sunflowers are growing along the north wall. No sign of growth yet. Marigolds are my least favorite companion plant, so I still haven't figured out where to plant some closer or among my vegetables. I'd rather have mints overtaking my garden than marigolds in more than a couple spots. I don't care for the smell of them either, about the same I feel about irises, which I know are popular.
Oh, I also have a couple leaves growing on the climbing nasturtium seeds I sowed next to cherry tomatoes. Hoping the cherry tomato vines will give the nasturtiums a bit of shade, along with shade from the trellis so they will continue to bloom longer than the hot summer here might normally allow.
Borage seeds have been sown throughout my squash and melon bed. I plan to plant more amongst the veggies next week when I'll also be planting more basil and chive seeds. I had chives growing in a big pot with parsley and basil. But I decided to use the pot for basil and basil and more basil. Probably a waste for such a big pot, so I put in a few onions as companions. The chives, since they were growing so well all spring, joined the bed of brassicas.
I planted mexican tarragon with my eggplants. I have been back and forth about planting rosemary with my snow peas, because I don't like the smell or taste of rosemary and can't talk myself into it, even knowing they are good companion plants.
Might get some up-to-date photos this weekend of my beds. Unfortunate that none of the seeds will be up overnight. But that's about it for my herbs, for now.
