Filbert

Let me introduce you to Filbert, he is the newest member to our family! Filbert is our basil plant. Yes, he is a sweet basil plant. I bought him earlier today at Whole Foods. This is the first time I have ever grown anything! I am very excited. I am looking forward to tomato sauces with the sweet taste of a basil leaf, whole wheat margharita pizzas topped with fresh basil leaves, and above all FRESH pesto sauce! I know it will take some time before our baby produces enough leaves for a whole batch of pesto but I am excited to share this experience of keeping Filbert alive and well with everyone. I bought some special "food" from Whole Foods for him. After feeding him with 1 teaspoon of food and water, I placed him on the balcony to catch the last rays of the afternoon sun. Everything was going well until we were hit with a terential thunderstorm. It was time for my afternoon work out but I didn't want to leave Filbert alone on the balcony. I created a blockade around him using our cooler and prayed for the best. By the time I returned from the gym, the storm had past and Filbert was still standing! Day 1: Filbert is still alive...success. [Picture of our baby will be posted soon]