Originally Posted by
cordelli
Rabbits and deer always, if you have catnip then neighborhood cats.
Basil will get black spots if it is too wet for too long of a period, so be ready to pick it and make a freezer full of pesto if that starts. Once the stems start turning black, it's on it's last legs.
Japanese beetles love basil, so keep an eye out for them. In our area that's July, if you have already planted, it's probably much earlier.
I like your mix, good choices.
I haven't seen any japanese beetles yet, but I spotted a gypsy moth caterpillar today.
No catnip, so I assume the nieghbor's cat will continue to focus on our bird feeder.
The deer won't climb the fence and I never see bunnies, but there's an abundance of squirrels and chipmunks. I've grown all of these before (except the sage and parsley) but elsewhere. Hopefully, no major new tricks to learn.
I guess you can tell by the mix that I'm into Mediterranean recipes. ^ I might add some mint later.