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What is the Aerogarden?
In the 1990's, I remember going to Epcot Center and seeing a tour which included an entire garden they grew using hydroponic technology--gardening without soil (and the things that come with soil, such as bugs, disease, and pollution). I remember being amazed at seeing all the vegetables and fruits they were growing.
Little did I know that just 10 years later, I'd have this sitting in my own apartment!
I decided to buy one of these things back in February 2008. They all come with a free herb garden kit, which includes Italian Basil, Purple Basil, Chives, Parsley, Cilantro (or Thyme), Mint, and Dill.
In just a two months, I've already harvested enough herbs to cook delicious lentil soup (parsley), fresh corn chowder (Italian basil, chives) using my own vegetable stock (parsley) , margherita pizza (Italian basil), and fresh tomatoes and basil (Italian basil, purple basil).
I've been so thrilled with the Aerogarden that I've decided to purchase a second one! And I knew exactly what the next kit I'd buy would be. You see, I love basil. I love making (and eating) pesto; I love the taste of basil with fresh mozzerella, olive oil and tomatoes; I love the taste of fresh basil on chicken breast; and I am looking forward to finding many, many more recipes.
So, I decided to put up a blog to share with you my experiences with the Aerogarden. I'll be posting all my experiences, good (and bad) with it.
Visit My Aerogarden Blog at http://www.indoorgardener.org/
No matter what kind of cuisine you cook, Aerogarden has great herb kits! Most of them will be able to be harvested as early as 3 week, and last for at least 4-5 months.
Each kit costs about $20 each, and pay for themselves after the first two harvests (the same amount of fresh herbs you can get in just one harvest costs anywhere from $5-10 in a supermarket). The toughest part will be deciding which kit to grow
Chervil, Sorrel, Marseille Basil, Parsley, Sage, Savory and Chives. Great for cooking French and European-inpsired dishes.
This is the kit that comes with a brand new Aerogarden. It's got Thyme, Chives, Italian Basil, Purple Basil, Dill, Mint and Parsley.
The possibilities are endless--make a baked potato with sour cream and chives; garnish an ice cream cup with a fresh mint leaf, make pesto or chicken and basil, make fresh soup with parsley, and so on.
The kit includes two Parsley, two Oregano, one Thyme and two Sage Seed Pods. Great for stuffing, vegetables, side dishes, winter soups, stews and pasta dishes.
Love basil? You will not be disappointed with this one. Seven different basil varieties are included here, including Lemon, Thai, Napolitano (Italian), Marseilles (French), Genovese (Italian), Globe and Red Rubin. And basil is the most prolific of all the herbs. Funny, I only thought there were two kinds of basil.
If you cook italian food, this is a dream come true. Basil, Garlic Chives, Mint, Savory, Italian Parsley, Oregano and Thyme will literally spice up all your favorite Italian sauces.
These are hard-to-find herbs that are ordinarily available in only some Asian food markets, and usually at huge prices. But for a fraction of the cost, you can buy fresh herbs for traditional and modern Japanese cooking, from sushi, to soups, to stir fry and noodle dishes. The kit contains Mitsuba (2), Red Shiso, Green Shiso, Nira Chives, Cress and Shungiku (chrysanthemum).
Cook a Mexican feast with fresh sauces, salsa, and other dishes. Includes cilantro, epazote, globe basil, oregano, thyme, and parsley.