September 23, 2019

Perennial or Annual: Perennial Best Season to Plant: Spring Best Place to Plant: Sunny well-drained bed or container Growth: 6-12 inches, low spreading habit This little thyme is my favorite. Sweet and savory leaves are highly aromatic and delicious when used fresh or dried. Although it is not as hardy... Read More

Perennial or Annual: Tender perennial Best Season to Plant: Spring after danger of frost is past Best Place to Plant: Full sun to light shade Growth: 2-3 feet and as wide The sweet leaves are long and slender and a light shade of bright green. Small white flowers appear at... Read More

Perennial or Annual: Annual or tender perennial Best Season to Plant: Late spring Best Place to Plant: Full Sun to light shade. Growth: 1 1/2 – 5 feet in some conditions A member of the mint family, the flavor is fresh, citrusy, with a hint of cilantro. Green shiso is... Read More

Perennial or Annual: Tender Perennial Best Season to Plant: Spring Best Place to Plant: Sunny well drained bed Growth: 2-2 ½ feet, spreading habit 3-4 feet wide Long grey leaves are born on a semi-woody shrub. Pinching back leaves will help create a fuller shrub, so harvest the leaves from... Read More

Perennial or Annual: Hardy perennial Best Season to Plant: Spring or fall Best Place to Plant: Full sun in well drained Growth: Upright 4-5 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide Very upright with larger leaves than most rosemary at over 1 inch long in some cases. They are about 1/4 inch... Read More

Perennial or Annual: Biennial Best Season to Plant: Spring or fall Best Place to Plant: Full sun or light shade Growth: 8- 12 inches This variety has dark green curly leaves and a crispy crunchy texture. This selection has superior flavor to match its vigor and holding power in the... Read More

Perennial or Annual: Biennial Best Season to Plant: Spring through fall Best Place to Plant: Full sun to light shade Growth: 18-24 inches Parsley Gigante is the flat leaved Italian parsley that chefs prefer. It has long large dark green succulent stems and leaves with sweet fresh flavor, and at... Read More

Perennial or Annual: Perennial Best Season to Plant: Spring through summer Best Place to Plant: Well-drained soil in full sun Growth: 18 inches to 3 feet Italian oregano is less pungent than its Greek cousin. Plant oregano in a well-drained soil or potting mix with medium fertility. Average watering will... Read More

Perennial or Annual: Hardy Perennial Best Season to Plant: Spring through summer. Best Place to Plant: Shade part shade, in a large container, set on concrete or decking Growth: 1-2 feet Many species of mint are available. Mint is considered an invasive plant and should be planted in a container.... Read More

Perennial or Annual: Tender perennial Best Season to Plant: Late spring Best Place to Plant: Full sun to very light afternoon shade Growth: 18-24 inches tall Tricky to grow, but with the right conditions you will find a beautiful stand of this feathery foliaged dark green herb. Raised beds with... Read More