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List of Herbs
This list of herbs will give you a good start when deciding what to plant and designing your herb garden . These are common kitchen garden plants;none of the herbs grow very tall except maybe the rosemary- check your plant tags or seed packets for details on each when purchasing for your herb garden design.
Basil-there are over 200 varieties of basil; with different flavors and colors. The flower can be purple or white. The leaves are used in cooking. Pinch the flowers off to make a bushier plant.
Plant in full sun.
Annual
Chives – ( pictured right) Small onion like plants. Chives have a nice flower in either white or purple. Grows easily from seed.
Plant in full sun.
Perennial.
Dill- Seed and plant are used for flavoring. This tall feathery herb plant is beautiful on its own.
Annual
Lavender- English Lavender has a wonderful fragrance. It's often used in soaps and lotions. It can also be dried and used in potpourri .Lavender is a great herb to add to your annual or perennial gardens. Full Sun. Perennial
Lemon Balm- Smells wonderful! (But attracts bees) you can dry the lemon scented leaves, or use fresh in tea, jelly or as a flavoring.
Perennial.
Marjoram- Perennial
Mint-Peppermint and Spearmint are most popular in the mint family. Use in teas, jelly , salads, sauces. To ensure that you get the flavor that you like, it’s best to purchase small plants rather than trying to grow from seed.
Perennial.
Oregano- Use in Italian cooking; soups, salads, pizza, sauces. Easily grown from seed, but since there are so many varieties, taste the plants before you buy. Grow in full sun.
Perennial.
Parsley –Curly and flat(Italian) parsley is grown easily from seed.(it may be a little slow to germinate- but be patient) Great for garnish, in salads, soups and stews.
Annual
Rosemary-Has a lovely robust aroma. Use for great flavor in soups, sauces, teas, lamb dishes. Can be grown as a bonsai- but must be kept indoors in the winter in northern climates.
Plant in sun.
Perennial.
Sage- Salvia garden sage has whitish leaves. Different varieties have different colored flowers. Plant in full sun. Perennial.
Thyme- This is a popular herb garden plant that is easy to grow. It has a spicy aroma and is adaptable to most foods. It works well in rock gardens, between pavers on paths, or as a ground cover. Perennial
This list of Herbs should get you started on an herb garden in containers,in raised bed gardens and even adding them to perennial or annual gardens.
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