Meet The Herbs

Basil Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)

📖 Description: A fragrant annual herb widely used in Mediterranean cuisine
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – pesto, salads. Medicinal – anti-inflammatory properties.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist. 

Basil Dark Opal (Ocimum basilicum ‘Dark Opal’)

📖 Description: Basil Dark Opal (Ocimum basilicum ‘Dark Opal’)
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – salads, garnishes. Medicinal – antioxidant properties
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, rich soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water consistently. 

Basil Siam Queen (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora)

📖 Description: Thai basil with spicy anise flavor.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – Thai dishes, curries. Medicinal – digestive aid.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil moist. 

Borage (Borago officinalis)

📖 Description: Annual with blue flowers, leaves taste like cucumber.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – edible flowers, leaves in salads. Medicinal – supports adrenal health.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, tolerates poor soils.
💧 Water Requirements: Moderate watering.

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

📖 Description: Bright orange or yellow flowering herb.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Medicinal – skin healing. Culinary – petals as garnish.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, average soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

📖 Description: Herb from the mint family, loved by cats.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Medicinal – calming tea for humans, recreational for cats.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water regularly.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

📖 Description: Gentle herb with daisy-like flowers, calming aroma.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Medicinal – promotes sleep and digestion. Culinary – tea and desserts.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, sandy soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Moderate watering.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

📖 Description: Perennial herb with mild onion flavor.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – garnish for salads, soups. Medicinal – supports immune system.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Moderate water.

Comfrey (Symphytum offcinale)

📖 Description: Perennial with large leaves and bell-shaped flowers.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – Medicinal – promotes healing (external use).
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun to partial shade, moist soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

📖 Description: Annual herb also known as cilantro.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – leaves and seeds flavor many dishes. Medicinal – aids digestion.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Regular watering.

Chocolate Mint (Mentha × piperita f. citrata)

📖 Description: Mint with chocolatey aroma.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – teas, desserts. Medicinal – calming.
🌱 Where to Grow: Partial shade, moist soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water consistently.

Dill (Anethum graveolens)

📖 Description: Aromatic herb with feathery leaves.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – great for fish, pickles. Medicinal – aids digestion.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water regularly.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

📖 Description: Aromatic perennial with licorice-flavored bulbs and seeds.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – bulbs in salads, seeds as spice. Medicinal – relieves bloating.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, rich soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water regularly.

Garlic (Allium sativum)

📖 Description: Bulbous plant with strong flavor.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – essential seasoning. Medicinal – supports heart health.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, loose soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately until bulbs mature.

Garden Mint (Mentha spicata)

📖 Description: Hardy perennial with refreshing aroma.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – teas, desserts. Medicinal – relieves indigestion.
🌱 Where to Grow: Sun or partial shade, container recommended.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil moist.

Juliep Mint (Mentha spicata var. ‘Juliep’)

📖 Description: Spearmint variety used in cocktails.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – ideal for mojitos and juleps. Medicinal – aids digestion.
🌱 Where to Grow: Partial shade, moist soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil moist.

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

📖 Description: Fragrant perennial with purple flowers.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Medicinal – calming, antiseptic. Culinary – desserts, teas.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water sparingly. 

Lavender Ellegance (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance’)

📖 Description: Compact lavender with strong fragrance.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Medicinal – calming. Culinary – desserts, teas.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, sandy soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water sparingly. 

Lavender Stocha (Lavandula stoechas)

📖 Description: Lavender with distinctive ‘rabbit ear’ petals.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Medicinal – calming. Ornamental – attracts pollinators.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately. 

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

📖 Description: Lemon-scented perennial herb.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – teas, salads. Medicinal – calming, antiviral
🌱 Where to Grow: Partial shade, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil evenly moist. 

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

📖 Description: Citrus-flavored grass used in Asian cuisine.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – soups, curries. Medicinal – digestive aid.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water regularly.

Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus)

📖 Description: Low-growing herb with lemon-scented leaves.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – adds citrusy notes to fish and poultry. Medicinal – antiseptic
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water sparingly.

Majoram Gold (Origanum majorana ‘Gold’)

📖 Description: Golden-leaved marjoram with mild flavor.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – soups, meat dishes. Medicinal – aids digestion.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Moderate water.

Marigolds (Tagetes spp.)

📖 Description: Annual flowers with pest-repelling properties.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Ornamental – pest control. Medicinal – soothing skin.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, any soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water regularly.

Mentha Penny Royal (Mentha pulegium)

📖 Description: Low creeping mint with strong aroma, insect-repellent properties.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Medicinal – insect repellent (not for internal use).
🌱 Where to Grow: Partial shade, moist soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil moist.

Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus)

📖 Description: Annual with edible flowers and leaves.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – Culinary – peppery leaves, flowers in salads. Medicinal – supports immunity.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, poor to average soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

📖 Description: Strongly aromatic herb essential in Italian cooking.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – pizzas, sauces. Medicinal – antimicrobial.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, dry soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water sparingly.

 

Pineapple Mint (Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’)

📖 Description: Variegated mint with pineapple scent.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – fruit salads, teas. Medicinal – soothing digestive properties.
🌱 Where to Grow: Partial shade, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil evenly moist. 

Parsley Italian (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum)

📖 Description: Flat-leaf parsley with robust flavor.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – garnish, salads, soups. Medicinal – rich in vitamins.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun to partial shade, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist. 

Parsley Moss Curled (Petroselinum crispum)

📖 Description: Curly-leaved parsley with decorative appeal.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – garnish, salads. Medicinal – vitamin-rich.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun to partial shade, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil moist.

Rocket (Eruca sativa)

📖 Description: Peppery leafy green herb.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – salads, pizza toppings. Medicinal – high in antioxidants.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately. 

Rosemary Barbeque (Salvia rosmarinus ‘Barbeque’)

📖 Description: Variety of rosemary with long, straight stems.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – skewers, roasts. Medicinal – boosts memory.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, sandy soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water sparingly. 

Rosemary Tanya (Salvia rosmarinus ‘Tanya’)

📖 Description: Compact rosemary variety, aromatic leaves.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – meats, breads. Medicinal – antiseptic.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water sparingly. 

Rosemary Caprii (Salvia rosmarinus ‘Caprii’)

📖 Description: Compact rosemary variety, aromatic leaves.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – meats, breads. Medicinal – antiseptic.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water sparingly. 

Rue (Ruta graveolens)

📖 Description: Strongly aromatic perennial herb.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – Medicinal – insect repellent, treat skin issues (use with caution).
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, poor soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water sparingly.

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

📖 Description: Woody herb with gray-green leaves.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – poultry, stuffing. Medicinal – antioxidant.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.

Sage Icterina (Salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’)

📖 Description: Golden-variegated sage with ornamental appeal.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – poultry dishes. Medicinal – antioxidant.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.

Sage Tricolour (Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’)

📖 Description: Variegated sage with purple, green, and white leaves.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – meats, stuffings. Ornamental – decorative foliage.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

📖 Description: Mint with sweet aroma, less intense than peppermint.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – teas, salads, sauces. Medicinal – aids digestion.
🌱 Where to Grow: Partial shade, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil moist.

Spearmint Black (Mentha spicata var. ‘Black’)

📖 Description: Dark-stemmed mint with rich flavor.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – teas, desserts. Medicinal – digestive aid.
🌱 Where to Grow: Partial shade, moist soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Keep soil moist.

Spring Onions (Allium fistulosum)

📖 Description: Green onions with mild flavor.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – salads, stir-fries. Medicinal – supports immune health.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water regularly.

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

📖 Description: Herbaceous plant with sweet-tasting leaves.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – natural sweetener. Medicinal – supports blood sugar control.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)

📖 Description: Low-growing plant with sweet red fruits.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – fruits in desserts. Medicinal – antioxidant-rich.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, fertile soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water consistently.

Tarragon French (Artemisia dracunculus)

📖 Description: French tarragon with delicate anise flavor.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – sauces, fish dishes. Medicinal – aids digestion.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.

Tarragon Russian (Artemisia dracunculoides)

📖 Description: Hardier but less flavorful than French tarragon.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – similar to French tarragon. Medicinal – digestive aid.
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, poor to average soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

📖 Description: Low-growing perennial with tiny aromatic leaves.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Culinary – soups, meats. Medicinal – antiseptic
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, dry soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water sparingly.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

📖 Description: Perennial with feathery leaves and clusters of flowers.
🌿 Culinary / Medicinal Use: Medicinal – wound healing, anti-inflammatory. Culinary – leaves in salads (sparingly).
🌱 Where to Grow: Full sun, well-drained soil.
💧 Water Requirements: Water moderately.