{"id":4456,"date":"2016-07-13T12:25:53","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T12:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/dutch\/?p=4456"},"modified":"2016-07-22T06:54:07","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T06:54:07","slug":"dutch-gardens-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/dutch\/dutch-gardens-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dutch Gardens Part 2- Fruits, Veggies and Herbs"},"content":{"rendered":"

On my previous post, I wrote about basic components of a Dutch garden<\/a>. These included a seating area, flowers, a\u00a0moestuin<\/em> and a covered area to protect from the sun and rain. On this post, I would like to expand more on the\u00a0moestuin<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0moestuin<\/em> is the healthiest and most fruitful part of the garden. If you grew up in a city or in an area with extreme weather, watching your veggies grow is a novelty. You can start the\u00a0moestuin<\/em> from the very beginning, by using\u00a0zaden<\/em> or seeds. I personally haven’t had much luck starting from seeds, so I just buy small plants and put them in the garden.<\/p>\n

\"Lavandel

Lavandel (personal photograph)<\/p><\/div>\n

The choice of\u00a0groente\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0kruiden\u00a0<\/em>are usually based on personal taste and the weather.\u00a0Lavandel<\/em> is a very versatile plant because it attracts bijen<\/em>\u00a0and vlinders<\/em>, survives the winter and gives a great aroma to desserts and even iced water (suggestion: fill a pitcher with water, some mint leaves and some lavender flowers and put it in the fridge…refreshing!!)<\/p>\n

Munt<\/em>\u00a0and citroenmelisse\u00a0<\/em>are\u00a0also very easy to have in the garden. There are different types of mint, and both grow very quickly. I suggest you keep\u00a0munt<\/em> in a limited area (say a small flowerbed or a pot) because it grows fast.\u00a0Last year, my mint plants lasted all the way until December which meant I always had\u00a0verse munt thee<\/em> at home! The\u00a0citroenmelisse<\/em> seems to be less invasive but it did grow a lot more than I had allotted space for.<\/p>\n

Rucola<\/em> is a crazy amazing plant to have! It seems to love Dutch weather because I bought a tiny little plant at the garden store and now I have a bush of rucola!<\/p>\n

Salie<\/em> or sage is a fighter plant! This one survived all winter (although it looked kind of sad at some point) and regrew as soon as the weather warmed up.\u00a0Thijm<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0oregano\u00a0<\/em>are also very easy to take care of and require little space.<\/p>\n

\"Basilicum

Basilicum (personal photograph)<\/p><\/div>\n

Basilicum<\/em> is perhaps my favorite herb, but one that requires more attention. You shouldn’t put the plant outside before May because one unusually cold night can kill it. Both the purple and the green variations are thriving right now.<\/p>\n

Uien<\/em> are one of my favorite to cook with and the most difficult to pronounce<\/a> (at least when I was learning Dutch). The little bulbs quickly grew to proper onion plants and are ready to be pulled and eaten!<\/p>\n

\"Tomaten

Tomaten (personal photograph)<\/p><\/div>\n

I have saved my favorite for last…tomaten<\/em>. My experience with both\u00a0trostomaten<\/em> and\u00a0kerstomaten<\/em> has been one of love.\u00a0Tomaten<\/em> don’t require too much attention, simply a very sturdy support system to let them grow. Last year we had so many tomatoes to eat which meant I learned many recipes that call for tomatoes. Even our cat Mona loved the tomato plants and relaxes with them during the sunny days.<\/p>\n

Around our neighborhood, I have also seen many\u00a0perenbomen<\/em>,\u00a0appelbomen<\/em> and even\u00a0kastanjebomen.\u00a0<\/em>The possibilities of organic, home grown herbs, fruits and veggies are endless!<\/p>\n

What do you like to grow in your garden?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

On my previous post, I wrote about basic components of a Dutch garden. These included a seating area, flowers, a\u00a0moestuin and a covered area to protect from the sun and rain. On this post, I would like to expand more on the\u00a0moestuin. The\u00a0moestuin is the healthiest and most fruitful part of the garden. If you…<\/p>\n

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