Fresh herbs are a lovely addition to a cook's kitchen. Even if you don't cook, herbs have their place in the garden. Herbs have great aroma, take well to containers and grow well in a greenhouse. Many also have beautiful flowers. There are also several herbs that help repel certain types of insects that love to eat plants!
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Ocimum basilicum Also know as Sweet Basil. Basil is used in cooking generally right before serving the dish as cooking quickly kills the flavor of basil leaves. |
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 Allium schoenoprasum
Chives are a member of the onion family! Chives form a bulb and the green stems are used in many prepared dishes. Flowers pale purple flowers form from April to May. Green stems die back in the late fall down to the bulb and will grow new leaves in the early spring.
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Allium tuberosum Also know as Oriental Chives, these chives have a mild garlic flavor. |
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Coriandrum sativum Also known as Coriander and Chinese Parsley. Coriander refers to the seeds, which are used as a spice. Cilantro is the Spanish name for the plant and refers to the leaves, which are used as an herb. Cilantro is very commonly used in Mexican salsas and guacamole. |
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Anethum graveolens Dill leaves, also know as dill weed, is a versatile herb. Dill is used in cooking to flavor many different foods. Dill seed is used as a spice. |
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 Allium sativum
Typically, I advise against planting garlic in the greenhouse unless you have a love of garlic and have extra room in your space. Yet, somehow I found myself planting it anyway! |
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Origanum vulgare Oregano is probably best known for its use in Italian dishes, pizza and tomato sauces. It is noted for its hot, pepper-like flavor. |
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Mentha piperita Peppermint is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint and has aromatic leaves. It is used as an herb, flavoring and teas. It is also known for its medicinal uses. Peppermint oil also deters ants and some other insects. |
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Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary grows into a very woody shrub and is native to the Mediterranean. Both fresh and dried leaves are used in cooking. The foliage is very aromatic and the shrub blooms repeatedly. |
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 Thymus vulgaris
Also know as Common Thyme and Garden Thyme, it is a small, aromatic shrub that is evergreen. Thyme is commonly used as an herb for cooking. The photo is the cultivar, English Thyme. |
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