We are coming up on our first summer in our new home and I couldn't be more excited! Well, technically we moved in during the middle of summer last year, but I'm not counting that considering it was spent moving and unpacking an absurd amount of boxes (like really, how do 2 people amass so much stuff?!).
Oh, and painting... there was a lot of painting.
Besides being super pumped about getting to enjoy our new home come this summer (i.e. epic parties need to happen), I can't wait to finally get my vegetable and herb garden started up. One thing that made me incredibly bummed last summer was having to actually go to a grocery store to grab some fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, and the like (#firstworldproblems, I know). I loved just walking out of our old house and BOOM... thy bounty overfloweth.
I'm still trying to plan out where would be best to get my legit new garden started up in our backyard, so I'm getting the ball rolling with the easiest type of gardening... growing some fresh herbs in containers!
Container gardening is SO easy because you can literally just move your plants to wherever the sun is... or if my plants are spending too much time tanning, get them in some shade to recover.
There's something about having a patio full of planters growing herbs that makes me incredibly happy. I get super pumped about the ease of getting to walk a few steps outside, grabbing a few sprigs of this or that, and giving my food a flavor punch of fresh-from-the-garden herbs. There's no comparison in taste... stuff you grow yourself just tastes better. #fact
And, let's just be honest. Sprucing up the patio with fresh herbs just looks awesome. It's instant edible decorating!
You've definitely seen Burpee Home Gardens vegetables and herbs at your local plant emporium. It's a trusted brand in gardening and I was excited to get my hands on some quality Genovese style basil. The stuff is high-yielding, which is exactly what I need to sustain all those epic parties we'll be throwing throughout the summer. We go through a lot of basil in our house during these few short months!
With our very first baby on the way (and scheduled to arrive just before the start of summer), I'm sure we'll be having plenty of family and friends wanting to stop by and meet our little miracle. So get growing Burpee Home Gardens basil... I have big plans for you.
Make sure to check out the Burpee Home Gardens store locator to see where you can stock up on all your favorite vegetables and herbs! And to get you started, how about a chance to win a $100 American Express Gift Card!! Just leave a comment below letting me know what vegetables and herbs you want to grow in your garden!
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Mami2jcn says
I'd like to grow tomatoes.
Mami2jcn says
tweet--https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/603912537021751296
terry norton says
I use containers to grow everything but especially love chocolate mint.
cori says
We love growing basil, zucchini, blueberries (the plant is pretty year round) and kale
Renee says
We actually started a vegetable and herb garden this year! We have basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme, oregano and veggies include lettuce, spinach, peppers, cucumber, zucchini and tomatoes! We are constantly adding to our little garden!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Hooray for fresh basil all summer long! We have it in our garden too and I'm also looking forward to strawberries, raspberries, lavender, and mint. Thanks for the awesome giveaway Chris!
Julie Wood says
I want to grow tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers, peppers and zucchini!
Julie Wood says
Tweet entry
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/603929722741993472
Kelly D says
I would like to grow tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant and basil.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/603941344206262273
Ross K says
Basil, Mint, Dill, Cilantro, and Thyme
steve weber says
I'd like to grow living lettuce, tomoatoes, cucumbers, jalapenos and peppers.
steve weber says
tweet https://twitter.com/groogruxking40/status/603953867487776770
Elena says
I want to grow tomatoes and basil
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/603978360822173696
Lauren says
I want to grow zucchini and basil.
Nicole Dz says
I would love to grow some cilantro and basil, a herb garden would be nice.
Nicole Dz says
Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/603985858505506816
Rosie says
I love growing herbs! Basil, lemon thyme, tarragon, scallions, chives, parsley. I'd like to try horseradish again, I had special ordered a root, and within a couple days of planting it, it had totally disappeared. I think I have gourmet voles!
Natalie says
I would love to grow tomatoes and basil in my garden. They would make great pasta ingredients!
Natalie says
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/604039329673912321
Jessie C. says
I want to grow peppers and basil.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/604117981853962241
Kim D. says
I would like to grow cherry tomatoes and peppers.
Kim D. says
tweeted https://twitter.com/mom22girlz/status/604146809674444800
sherri crawford says
i'd love to grow broccoli and sweet potatoes
Dawn Monroe says
I want to make a salsa garden. Tomatoes, onions, everything for fresh salsa.
Dawn Monroe says
https://twitter.com/dawnmonroe83/status/604242053061595136
Sarah Hall says
Right now I have two kinds of tomatoes, onions and potatoes growing in my garden.
ELIZABETH P says
I love to plant green onions and mint!
ELIZABETH P says
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/604688973378691072
Ivan says
Basil, cilantro, rosemary, and thyme - and mint for mojitos
Kim Henrichs says
This year I'm doing tomatoes, onions and a few types of peppers!
Ashley C says
I want to grow sweet mint, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
Linda says
Definitely want to grow snow peas and zucchinis
Melanie says
All of them! I just started a new herb garden. And I planted some things I've never tried before like lemon balm and sage so I'm so excited to be try them in recipes this summer.
The regular garden is stocked with all sorts of goodies like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and beans. It's so fun for the kids to watch the plants grown and then bring them in straight to the table for dinner.
rachel says
I want to try pumpkin.
Sarah says
I'm so jealous of your green thumb! I want to start growing basil in my garden because I spend SO MUCH MONEY on basil...Also - it's ALMOST SUMMER...which means your little pea pod is coming SO SOON! EEEEEE!!!
jose benavides says
I want to grow tomatoes and lemon basil .
Lynda Del says
I want to grow sweet basil, tomatoes, and strawberries.
Lynda Del says
https://twitter.com/Lyndadawinda/status/606094970915848192
Kimmy Ripley says
Tomatoes are always fun to grow in a garden.
Margaret Smith says
Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, basil, parsley and oregano.
Margaret Smith says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/606116340563374081
Thanks again.
Sandy Klocinski says
I wouldn't mind growing a few tomatoes and maybe some bush beans
Sandy Klocinski says
https://twitter.com/Attea2d/status/606126898415058945
Cynthia C says
I would like to grown parsley and basil because I use them almost daily in the summer.
Cynthia C says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/606137076636131329
Sherry Nappa says
I love growing basil, but I always grow Greek oregano, German thyme, cilantro, dill, Italian parsley,rosemary, and chives. I do want try growing Thai basil and few other herbs that I've never used in my own recipes. Herbs are beautiful even if you don't use them on a daily basis.
I stumbled and tweeted your post: https://twitter.com/olivesnokra/status/606144310153781248
Jeramy Lee says
Our mini-garden is full of various types of tomato, sweet bell peppers, squash and zuccini. I've started clean eating and want to make more pico de gallo, I am looking to start a herb garden with cilantro being first. And then I saw another poster grows chocolate mint. Ooh! I need to do some research.
Ashley C says
I love having fresh fruits and veggies! We only have rosemary growing right now, but we are moving and I hope to plant onions, squash, watermelons and much more next year !
Debbi Wellenstein says
I'm already growing oregano and mint-I would like to add basil, thyme, and parsley.
Stephanie V. says
basil, tomato, lemon, avocado
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nickie says
I like to grow tomatoes
sarah hirsch says
i would like to grow cucumbers and lettuce
Tari Lawson says
I don't have a garden. I do, however, like to grow Basil.
Claudia Davis says
https://twitter.com/davisesq212/status/606291996475457536
Claudia Davis says
I would love to have tomatoes, red onions, strawberries, basil and rosemary.
HilLesha says
I have always found gardening therapeutic. I love growing flowers, but I just started a fruit and vegetable garden not too long ago. I eventually want to start an herbal garden (i.e. cilantro, basil, thyme, mint, etc.). 🙂
Kiara says
I want to grow tomatoes.
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Rhonda Grisham says
I would love to grow more veggies and herbs, especially basil and thyme. I do grow tomatoes, and love when they ripen, nothing says summer like a fresh homegrown tomato.
joti says
Mint & tomatoes!
joti says
Tweeted : https://twitter.com/joti67/status/606456404807815168
Lauren Olivia Wood says
I want to plant Basil, Lavender, Mint, and Tomatoes!
Tina m says
I’d like to grow tomatoes and basil.
rachel cartucci says
I would plant tomatoes and cucumbers if I had a garden.
rachel cartucci says
https://twitter.com/RayrayCrisman/status/606546704351961091
Tracy Davis says
I want to grow peppers and basil.
Bill Monson says
Retweeted - https://twitter.com/BillMonson1970/status/status/606546704351961092
Stephanie Phelps says
This year I am growing tomatoes and cilantro and cucumber as well as some bell peppers.
Linda C. says
I want to grow cucumbers and tomatoes.
Linda C. says
Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/607668683293532161
Chi Shannon says
I'd love to grow tomatoes too! And basil and mint.. I'd grow a lot of things if I could 🙂
Chi Shannon says
Tweeted 🙂 - https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/607750366654906368
Donna Jacoby says
I'd like to start my garden with herbs such as basil. Thank you for the giveaway!
Donna Jacoby says
I tweeted--https://mobile.twitter.com/DonnaJacoby2014/status/607935723803705346
Henria O. says
I'd grow jalapenos, tomatoes and basil.
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Henria O. says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/sazzyfrazzy/status/608116700899209217
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
mysweetiepiepie says
I grow lots of veggies in my garden but I’d like to add more fruits and berries.
D Schmidt says
I like to grow tomatoes, basil, sage and oregano
D Schmidt says
tweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/608365315664302080
Susan Smith says
Yes, I garden, I want to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and oregano this year.
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/608657743113801728
JOE KOSLOWSKI says
I Want to grow big with everything Burpee Vegetables offer. I want to plant everything and not just see it grow but be healthy for myself, my family, my neighbors and friends
Shannon says
basil, lavender and thyme are my favorites!
Kimberly says
I would love to grow cucumbers, tomatoes, and potatoes.
joe gersch says
i grow cilantro and tomatoes
Kimberly Hilbert says
We plant dill and carrots for Charlie Rabbit. We love tomatoes, beans and hot peppers.
Rebecca Graham says
I want to grow sage, basil and tomatoes.
Jeffrey says
We plant tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, eggplant and a mixture of herbs that definitely include basil. I make pizza quite a bit and use the vegetables and herbs to make special creations.
Jeffrey says
I posted a tweet: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/610834557403795457.
Denise L says
I want to grow a salsa garden with jalapenos, tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, onions, and cilantro.
Denise L says
tweeted - https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/610864533104631808
Amanda Sakovitz says
I want to grow tomatoes!
Amanda Sakovitz says
tweet
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/611911903418413056
Donna says
like to grow herbs dill and basil
Robin says
Tomatoes and cucumbers!
Rosanne Morrison says
I'd like to grow tomatoes and maybe rosemary
Rosanne Morrison says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/612436049231486976
joni says
I want to grow parsley, rosemary, and basil.
joni says
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/612532863494430720
erica best says
i used to garden
erica best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/612695777714909184
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maria cantu says
I don't garden but my mother used to love to.
Lisa Brown says
I plant tomatoes, zucchini, peppers; would like to grow carrots and sage next.
Lisa Brown says
my tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/613148316759535616
Leela says
Zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, eggplant and peppers.
Kristen says
We currently only have mint, tomatoes and cucumbers. I'd love to add squash. carrots, and melons.
Kristen says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/613170604422737920
Tina W says
We usually have a big garden with tomatoes, peppers, melons, and all kinds of herbs. But last year we had some fungus problems and I'm currently taking care of my Dad full-time, so we are down to 4 tomatoes in pots and a few herbs.
Betty C says
We have a small garden but we have a big variety of salad veggies and herbs. A couple of the tomato plants bit the dust. They look like something munched on them but unless rabbits can jump up into a raised bed it must be squirrels. I have to go get replacement plants soon.
Kathy Pease says
I would love to grow tomatoes and lettuce
Kathy Pease says
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/613451540611919874
Tarissa says
We're only growing tomatoes this year, but I'd love to try some oregano, basil... and bell peppers. 🙂
Tarissa says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/613525476578037760
Karen Drake says
I want to grow some cherry tomatoes.
Debbie B says
we love growing tomatoes in our garden! We like to eat them and also can them for making soup or chili during the colder months
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet :
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/614611292435787776
Thomas Murphy says
I want to grow tomatoes.
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/614658634409222144
Tabathia B says
We are growing thyme, basil, herbs and tomatoes
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/614663015770791936
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Kevin E says
I want to grow tomatoes, oregano, basil, parsley and cucumbers.
Kevin E says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/kjmaje/status/614780058604040194
Kerry says
Green beans - I love fresh green beans!
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/614973431382188032
Megan Zuchowski says
I would love to start a garden and grow tomatoes.
Betty C says
Tweet - https://twitter.com/willitara/status/615077106083430400
Sharon says
Fresh herbs and tomatoes, and chard and celery are my favorites to grow.
Sharon says
https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/615189690681982976
Angela W says
I’d like to grow tomatoes, zucchinis and strawberries
Angela W says
https://twitter.com/Hotsnotty2/status/615209064063070208
Aurelie Red says
I think I would plant tomatoes, lavender and thyme (great for cooking !).
Aurelie Red says
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/615214616210075649
Daniel M says
we like doing the tomatoes
Erica B. says
I'd like to grow tomatoes.
Nikki says
I have a vegetable garden with spinach, swiss chard, and tomatoes but I would love to have an herb garden!
Ellie Wright says
I would love to grow tomatoes, green peppers, and onions.
Ellie Wright says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/615320847675330560
Brooke R. says
We are growing cherry and pear tomatoes, lettuce, amethyst basil and kale in our Tower Garden 🙂
Keeley Sullivan says
I would love to grow lettuce, tomatoes and basil
Sylvie W says
My garden wishlist would be okra, tomatoes. onions, eggplant, garlic and rosemary.
Sharyn says
I have basil, oregano, and parsley in containers. Maybe I will add next year.
Melissa says
I use to have a d tomato garden. i would love to try and plant basil and peppers! 🙂
Wanda McHenry says
I'm growing rosemary, basil, tomatoes and variety of peppers (green, poblano, jalapeno and hot banana).
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/615558213442912256
Katiria says
I would love to grow tomatoes! I use them so much in my cooking that it would be great to just walk outside and pick a tomato whenever I needed it. I have tried unsuccessfully to grow them 3 different times. The last time I got some type of gray-black fungus on them while they were on the vine and the whole plant died. I was so frustrated after all the work I did.
Ed says
Cucumbers and tomatoes would be priorities one and two.
Stephanie Larison says
I would want to grow tomatoes, cucumbers and basil.
Stephanie Larison says
https://twitter.com/Stephanie64030/status/615638510276448256
Danielle Magee says
I always grow tomatoes and peppers in my garden
Crystal F says
We don't have a garden. We live in a small apartment that barely has a yard. We would plant tomatoes and cucumbers if we could. Thank you!
Lisa Voyce says
We currently grow corn, lettuce, spinach, strawberries, cucumbers, peppers and peas.
nancy says
I'd like to grow chives, dill, basil and tomatoes
laurie murley says
I want to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, basil and tyme
laurie murley says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/lmurley2014/status/615723530337038337
Breanne says
I'd like to grow tomatoes and basil.
Sue Barney says
I grow tomatoes, red and green peppers, green beans, fennel and dill.
Billy Pope says
Living in California, I love growing basil, rosemary, corn and squash.
rajee says
Love to grow herbs
rajee says
https://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/615819809998155776
sallyc68 says
I am growing tomatoes and cukes in my containers this year, and things are looking good!
stacey k says
I woulod love to grow tomatoes and basil in my garden.
Amy Smeltzer says
So far I only have mint planted, but I have basil, wildflower and Serrano pepper seeds.
angie says
My fav foods to grow in my garden is organic/heirloom tomatoes and a variety of herbs, especially basil. oooo yum! 😀
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/615922494462107648
Jessica says
I definitely want tomatoes and fresh basil so I can make caprese salad!
Sarah L says
I love having fresh herbs. I have oregano and sage and mint in my little garden.
Thanks for the contest.
Sarah L says
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/615945545153036288
DanV says
I would like to start with some fresh herbs like basil and rosemary
Kathryn C says
#SweepstakesEntry
I grow tomatoes and lettuce and am trying basil this season
KC
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nancy says
https://twitter.com/c5519/status/615964655987486720
Richard Hicks says
I want to grow things like tomatoes, squash, basil etc
Richard Hicks says
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/615972257844867073
Shannon says
I love them so I pretty much want to grow all of them! Greens, peppers, squash, eggplant, tomatoes and basil are just a few.
Sarah C says
I have a basil plant right now, I would like to get some broccoli, carrots and corn going!
Lili says
I'd like to grow living lettuce and tomatoes
Sherry Conrad says
We have strawberries, tomatoes, basil, peppers, marjoram and acorn squash. I'd love to grow more, but at this point it is what we can do.
Kaitlin says
I'm open to planting anything, really just about any herbs, and I need my main staples like tomatoes and cucumbers too!
Bert Ruiz says
I'd like to grow cilantro, parsley and basil
Kaitlin says
I tweeted - https://twitter.com/MarkKaitlin/status/616004834949492736
Bert Ruiz says
tweeted https://twitter.com/iamdadtastic/status/616010301612253192
Jerry Marquardt says
I like to grow sweet peppers the most in the garden.
Jerry Marquardt says
I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/616013232667512832
Eugenia Hall says
So far all I'm growing this year is mint and basil. I had planned on more but the spring time got away from me and I never got the rest planted.
virginia says
Nothing beats the smell of fresh cilantro and green onions!
Leah Shumack says
Scallions, Tomatoes, Basil and Mint was always in my garden!
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