A herb garden is easy and very rewarding to grow. The wonderful aromas are reward enough, not to mention all the household uses. Most herbs need well drained soil and at least 5 hours of sunlight a day. Herbs can be easily grown in pots as well. In cold winter, tender perennials, such as rosemary and lavendar, must be moved indoors. Hardy herbs can be left outside if trimmed and covered in mulch.
Culinary herbs:
- Basil
- Chives
- Dill
- Garlic
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Summer savory
- Tarragon
- Thyme
Fragrant herbs:
- Bergamot
- Geranium
- Iris Florentina
- Lavender
- Lemon balm
- Rose
Medicinal and decorative herbs:
- Camomile
- Comfrey
- Feverfew
- Wormwood
Drying is the tradional way to preserve herbs. For best results, pick the herbs at their peak, just before they start to flower. Snip sprigs of 5 or 6 inches. Do this in the morning as soon as the dew dries, and before the sun gets hot. Wash and shake off the excess water. The leaves can be removed and dried, or whole sprigs can be dried hanging upside down in bunches.
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