As someone who enjoys cooking, I have maintained a small herb and vegetable garden at my home for years to complement my kitchen endeavors. In the Houston area, we have a long growing season but we do deal with excessive heat in the summer and some freezes in the winter. I have a lime tree that produces well and I am able to grow different vegetables all year long. While I keep my array of herbs going pretty strong throughout most of the year, I do have some problems. In particular, I struggle with maintaining cilantro in the summer and basil through the winter.
After years of pondering the AeroGarden system, I received one for a holiday gift last month. I have the classic design LED seven pod AeroGarden Extra. I set it up with the basic herb seed pack. Within two weeks, I had growth across all seven seed pods. It is just as simple as the advertising suggests.
I would recommend carefully considering placement of this indoor garden in your home. The bright lights can disrupt your sleep if it is not strategically placed. I have mine set up in an old desktop computer cabinet which can be closed up.
I will not be giving up my outdoor garden any time soon but I am looking forward to easily grabbing a handful of herbs as needed without having to venture out into the cold or rain. I will keep you informed when I move beyond herbs and into vegetables. As of right now, this is a highly recommended product that is performing as advertised.
Out and about, Seeking the good. Sharing my travel stories, food and wine adventures and things to do in my hometown, Houston and beyond.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
El Dorado - A Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico
We spent most of our days enjoying the grounds; we biked, we swam and we napped poolside. The complimentary guava popsicles were a treat to look for daily by the pool. The golf course is stunning though we did not play, it was a wonderful place to walk through. The have a fabulous gym facility as well. We enjoyed some of the local seafood at the hotel restaurants; their Caribbean lobster and giant prawns were spectacular. We did have a car so we spent some of our time in San Juan.

The lush landscaping, the immensity of the property, the spectacular spa, the gorgeous beaches and the impeccable service make the El Dorado Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico a highly recommended hotel destination.
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Saturday, January 9, 2016
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Wines to Warm You this Winter
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