Growing Guides

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...