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Lovage
Lovage is a perennial herb with celery-like leaves and yellow flowers. The leaves are used in salads and soups, and the seeds are substituted for fennel or celery seeds.Lovage originates in the mountainous regions of Italy, Greece, and France. Its name comes from ancient people's belief in its aphrodisiac power and a small town in Italy whеre it is believed to have been first... -
Hyssop
Hyssop is a perennial and a member of the mint family with bright blue flowers which will transform the look of your garden. Hyssop leaves are used as tea with soothing medicinal properties. Also, it is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.Hyssоp is native to Southern Eurоpe and the Mediterranean. Early Hyssop was grown for the ritual cleansing of churches and to protect against... -
Caraway
We all use the herb cumin to flavor bread, salads, meats, and other foods. Caraway produces seeds in its second year, so use its leaves to add incredible flavor to your masterpieces in the first year.Historians do not know exactly when cumin began to be used, but it is one of the oldest herbs. Its traces have been found in the Neolithic ruins of... -
Bergamot
The perennial wildflower from the prairie attracts pollinators of all stripes with its flowering. This variety of Bergamot is different from the variety used in Earl Gray tea; it has a minty aroma. Honey from this variety has a reddish tint.Bergamot is often used to make herbal teas and sweet aromatic potpourri. In addition, Bergamot essential oils have been used to create flavors for... -
Holy Basil
HOLY BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: Holy basil is a small perennial shrub (in warm climates) growing up to 2 or more feet in height. It has a unique fragrance and a sweet, pungent taste. Depending on the variety, the leaves can be green/ purple or green, and grow opposite one another on a square hairy stem. Flowers are small and tubular-shaped, arranged in... -
Peppermint
Peppermint Peppermint is a perennial plant and one of the simplest known to grow from seed. This herb is a natural hybrid of culinary mint and watermint. In early summer, it blooms in tiny purple flowers, grows well in the sun, spreads through the roots, and reaches 12-18" in height and width. The beneficial properties of mint can be enumerated endlessly. When adjacent... -
Echinacea
ECHINACEA ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Echinacea has tall (up to 3 feet), strong, fibrous stems that bear large single flowers with pink or purple petals that generally curve downward and a central cone that is usually purple or brown. When mature, the large cone of disk flowers becomes a seed head with sharp spines. The plants typically grow in dense clusters. The flowers... -
Anise
ANISE ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Anise is a plant that grows in clumps that can reach 2-4 feet high. It has opposing spear-shaped, aromatic leaves on a square stem. The flower head is a spike composed of numerous tiny, purple-tinged flowers. It stays in bloom most of the summer. Not only is it used as an ornamental, but in the herb garden as well. Both... -
Chamomile
CHAMOMILE ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Chamomile is an herb that produces an abundance of small, fragrant, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers that grow on long, thin, light green stems and can reach up to 3 feet high. The leaves are light green, fern-like, and somewhat shiny. The fragrance is herbal, sweet, and fresh, with hints of apples and hay. Origin: Europe, North Africa,... -
Borage
BORAGE ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Borage is a broad, bushy, and prickly annual that can grow up to 2 feet tall. The leaves are rough and oblong. The blue flowers, clustered and hanging downward, are on reddish stalks and have five bright yellow or black stamens that form a cone. The stalks and leaves become covered with prickly fuzz as the plant grows. The... -
Dandelion
Dandelion Dandelion is a perennial plant that grows 4-6 inches in height. True (wild) dandelions, different from Italian dandelions, are entirely edible with green leaves, stems, and nectar-sweet bright yellow flowers. True Wild Dandelion green leaves and bright yellow flowers can be harvested towards late spring, summer, or fall. However, you can pick the green leaves and flowers of sweet nectar early in the... -
Lemon Balm
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 balm goes back over 2000 years. It is believed that lemon balm was introduced to Spain by the Moors in the 7th century and the... -
Mountain Mint
Mountain Mint Mountain Mint is a native American herb that, unlike regular mint, is a very respectable substitute and has a long history in cooking. From the family of mint grows not only in the mountains but also in the valleys. For pollinators, this mint is indispensable as a critical component of many local seed mixes. It grows wеll in moist soil and medium... -
Rosemary
Rosemary Rosemary is an evergreen shrub with tough, needle-like leaves and an incredible aroma. The flavor is reminiscent of pine mint and is ideal for fresh or dried to flavor meats, soups, and stews. Well-drained soil works well for free-flowing rosemary seeds.Rosemary's Latin name means sea dew, as it grows on the rocky slopes of the Mediterranean coast. Medieval brides often added Rosemary to... -
Thyme
Thyme Thyme is a fragrant ornamental landscape plant native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Modern cuisine cannot be imagined without the great taste of fresh or dried Thyme. It is drought tolerant and attrаctive to bees, butterflies, and birds and gives one of the best honey flavors.Thyme has the function of healing and protection, symbolizing courage and strength. For centuries, soldiers carried Thyme... -
Catnip
CATNIP ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Catnip is a short-lived perennial herb that can reach 2-3 feet high in the right conditions. It has coarse-toothed opposite leaves on branched, square stems, characteristic of mint plants. The plant produces spikes of small, fragrant, pink or white, purple-dotted flowers. The leaves and stems contain a volatile oil known as nepetalactone. This oil stimulates sensory neurons in most... -
Lavender
LAVENDER ABOUT THE PLANT Description: An aromatic bushy shrub growing as high as 3 to 6 ft tall. The leaves are silvery grey to bright green, and the blooms are usually deep purple to blue-purple on 2-3 inch spikes. Lavender is grown for its colorful flowers and wonderful sweet fragrance. It tolerates low temperatures, wet winters, and dry summers. Origin: native to the Mediterranean... -
Sage
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 the Mediterranean and Asia Minor in the wild, symbolizing good health and long life. Its Lаtin name comes from the word "salvere", which means...
