Growing Guides

THAI LICORICE BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: Thai licorice basil is a small bushy herb reaching a height of about 1 foot. The leaves have an intense fragrance and taste of licorice with spicy sweet notes. The leaves are narrow...

PURPLE BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT:  Description: This variety has fragrant, ruffled, deep purple leaves with a mild anise flavor, similar to sweet  Italian basil. Because of its dark purple color, it looks beautiful as an ornamental addition to the garden....

LEMON BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description:  Lemon basil is a bushy herb (8-20 inches tall) similar in appearance to sweet Italian basil, but the leaves tend to be smaller and narrower with slightly serrated edges. Lemon basil has a sweet,...

  Lemon Balm Melissa has a charming lemon scent from the mint family and is an ingredient in herbal teas and potpourri. Fresh leaves are added to salads, soups, sauces, and meats for a sweet lemon flavor.The history of lemon...

Oregano Oregano seeds grow on the sunny slopes of the Mediterranean and are often used in the cuisine of this region. The name comes from the Greek word for "joy of the mountains". Mythology says that the Greek goddess of...

Sage Sage is a popular shrubby perennial with broad silvery leaves and tiny lavender flowers. The leaves have an incredible aroma and exquisite taste and are traditionally used as a filling for poultry and seasoning for meat. Sage grows in...

It is a high-yielding and trendy member of the Dill family. This persistent, tangy herb is used in many cuisines around the world. The seeds are grown in the desert and thrive in hot climates.The coriander, known as Cilantro, is...

CHERVIL ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Chervil is a  delicate herb with tiny fern-like leaves and tender stems and grows to about 1 foot tall. Its taste is grassy, slightly like parsley, with a somewhat warm anise flavor.  Origin: Chervil is...

CHIVES ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Chives are the smallest species of the onion family, growing in clusters up from the bulbs. The blue-green leaves are hollow and tubular in form, resembling thick grasses and growing 10-15 inches tall. Lavender, ball-shaped blooms...

Italian Parsley The Italian Parsley has a strong parsley flavor, more intense than rolled parsley! They reach several feet in height and are ideal for salads, soups, and most Italian dishes. In addition, this plant produces a lot more greens...