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Basil (Basilicum)-Basil is not frost tolerant, be sure to place outside after all threat of frost has passed

Catnip-(Nepeta cataria) Perennial, Catnip is a member of the mint family. The leaves are light green, slightly furry and have salloped edges.

Chamomile-(Matricaria recutita) This low growing perennial rarely exceeds 9". Full to part sun

Chives-(allium schoenoprasum L.) The Chive is the smallest, though one of the finest-flavoured of the Onion tribe.

Cilantro-(Coriandrum-sativum) A cool weather herb if you grow it as cilantro is harvested for the leaves. Cilantro is the leaves of coriander.

Creeping Thyme-(Thymus) Thyme herbs are part of the mint family and the leaves are used in cooking and to flavor liqueurs.

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Parsley is actually a biennial, but we grow it as an annual. Parsley likes full sun and well-drained soil.

Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia, 'Provence Lavender) Aromatic silvery-gray leaves with many flowers spikes topped with light blue-violet clusters.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) A hardy perennial that grows to a height of about 2 1/2 feet. Full/part sun

Mint(Mentha) Mints should be grown in containers unless you want them to travel around your garden. Mints need moisture, some sun and fertalizer.

Oregano(Origanum-vulgare-subsp.-hirtum) Oregano creeps along the ground growing up to 6 feet around in a single season.

Patchouli-Patchouli is a tender perennial. It prefers average to rich soil and partial shade. Try growing this fragrant plant as a houseplant.

Sage (Salvia Sp.) Sun, well draining soil and very, very little fertilizer will reward you with a sublime plant.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) a tender perennial. It's native to the Mediterranean region, which means it likes things hot & dry.

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) The Chef's best friend and a must for every Herb Garden, French Tarragon has a spicy anise flavor.

Golden Sage(Salvia Sp.) Sun, well draining soil and very, very little fertilizer will reward you with a sublime plant.

Tri Color Sage - see golden sage, and purple sage...

Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) Likes shady places, and forms clumps 8 inches high with small white flowers.

Be sure to pinch the tops of your basil plants, and don't let them flower. This will basically stop it's growth. If it has started to flower pinch those off immediately. When you harvest the basil, cut off the stems, and then strip the leaves for your recipe. There are many varieties of Basil-but we find this one is the most flavorful.

This hardy perennial groundcover grows 2- to 3-feet high. (If there are no cats in your neighborhood!) Likes full sun.

Chamomile has small, daisy-like, white petalled flowers with yellow centers, and with a fragrance like sweet apples. A tea made from the flowers is said to be soothing, with sedative tonic and stomachic properties.

The one must-have kitchen herb, chives are perfect for almost any savory dish. Snip the leaves in bunches at the base of the plant, then chop and use fresh or freeze for year-round use. Beyond cooking with chives, the plants are great garden companion plants to repel insect pests. Perennial-full/part sun

Coriander is the same plant, but harvested for the seeds. Cilantro is the perfect herb to use in any salsa recipe. Use small amounts when experimenting because it does have a strong, unique flavor. Full/part sun. Annual

A perennial plant that can grow from 6 to 12 inches tall. Thyme contains essential oil made up of thymol which is thyme camphor or thymic acid, saponin, resin and tannin. The leaves have a strong piquant flavor. Thymol also has anti-bacterial properties and in the middle ages was used to treat coughing, digestive disorders and intestinal parasites. Great for use with chicken, fish, or in soups.

Both the curled parsley and the flat-leafed Italian variety are favored by cooks for garnish and flavoring in soups, stews, sauces and salads. Serve Parsley pesto on a bed of pasta for a refreshing summer dinner,

8-12" tall, 2' spread. Flower spikes: 18" June through September. Lavenders prefer full sun and well-drained sweeter soil, generally the ph level for lavender should be around 7.0 (and your plant will be happier if the ph is in the 7.8-8.4 range. Lime the area before planting, and mulch the area after planting. Your lavender will give many lovely blooms all season. Drought tolerant. Great for sachets.

British herbalist Culpeper, in the mid-17th Century said: "Lemon Balm causeth the mind and heart to be Merry...and driveth away all troublesome cares." Lemon Balm is still used today in aromatherapy to counter depression. Fresh, the leaves make for a lightly astringent facial steam. Dried, it imparts a citrusy fragrance to potpourri. There are many diverse uses for this fragrant herb.

There are many flavors of mint available such as Chocolate Mint, Peppermint, Spearmint, to name a few. To use mint in cooking: chop the leaves finely and use it in salads, many Thai recipes call for mint. Chocolate mint can be added to coffee, teas, chopped fruit, in custards or in ice cream.

Mediterranean Oregano was originaly grown extensively in Greece and Italy. Since Greek and Roman times it has been used with meats, fish, vegetables, and as a flavoring for wine. Before World War II, Oregano was almost unknown in the United States. However, its popularity skyrocketed with the popularity of pizza

It is said that: "Patchouli has many valuable uses in skin care and skin disorders, it is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and fungicidal, it is useful in treating acne, cracked skin, certain types of eczema, fungal infections such as athlete's foot, and dandruff." It is also suitable for skin allergies. Patchouli is rejuvenating and is a cell regenerator. This makes patchouli excellent for mature skin by promoting the growth of new skin cells and helping to maintain suppleness. It is also beneficial for oily skin and hair." Patchouli has a wonderful musk scent & is great in aromatheropy.

Sage is often mentioned as the herb of immortality, domestic virtue, health, and wisdom. Sage was a sacred ceremonial herb of the Romans. It has been cultivated for both culinary and medicinal purposes for many centuries in England, France and Germany. Sage shouldn't be relegated to merely the inside of a turkey. Sautéed with garlic and white wine, sage adds to an elegant pork entree. Blend sage leaves into cheese or include it with other herbs in butters. Use sparingly as it has quite a strong flavor.

Rosemary is one of the oldest recorded herbs in history.Used as seasoning, for fragrance, medicinally, in cosmetics, for ornament, symbolically, and in magic, rosemary, "the herb of remembrance."Native to southern Europe, the Mediterranean region, and the Middle East, where it grows wild, rosemary is indispensable to the culinary and medicinal lore of that part of the world. A powerful herb with mighty potential and great charm, rosemary has inspired so many uses over the years that you could easily fill a book. We grow rosemary as a hardy annual because it truly is not hardy here in New England, even though some gardeners have managed to winter over their plants we don't want you to get discouraged trying to over-winter a plant that may not tolerate a bitterly cold winter.

Like all Artemisias, French Tarragon likes life on the dry side with plenty of sun. The soil should be well drained and watering should be thorough. Keep a good supply of fresh tips for cooking by cutting it back to the ground several times during the growing season. It should be divided every other year in late summer or early fall. Turn your ordinary dishes into masterpieces with the use of this herb.

Sage is often mentioned as the herb of immortality, domestic virtue, health, and wisdom. For a beautiful and useful container garden mix: golden, purple and tri color sage with oregano and thyme. You can try to keep this garden growing inside, in a sunny window through the cold winter months.

This plant gives off an aroma resembling freshly mown hay and May wine. Sweet Woodruff makes a lovely ground cover. Its rough-edged leaves are arranged in little whorls of 6 to 8, kind of resembling miniature umbrellas, and its tiny, white flowers are borne in small clusters. It is said to be used in potpourri and herbal wreaths. Also, the oil may be used commercially in perfumery.