Growing Guides

The White Yarrow wildflower is often found in the US, growing in dry soils. It has fragrant foliage and long-lived flowers that contain valuable herbal properties.Yarrow begins its history in Southern Europe, where it has been a traditional part of...

Although the plant does not belong to the mint family, it has a characteristic herbal aroma with hints of citrus. This made lemon mint famous in flower and herb gardens worldwide, and it is now used as a seasoning for...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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....

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....