Herbs are very easy to grow in pots, window boxes, or in the garden — and growing them in a convenient spot near the kitchen is a plus. Once you get used to having fresh herbs on hand for every day use in the kitchen, you’ll readily agree that fresh herbs are a vast improvement over dried herbs in the pantry. Most herbs thrive best in well-drained soil that has been enriched with compost, or a high quality commercial potting mix.
See our herb product list here. Our product list changes seasonally, so this information is more of a representation of the many varieties we offer.
Oregano, (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean, and is a member of the mint family. Greek oregano (O. vulgare hirtum) has gray green leaves. Italian (or Mediterranean) oregano (O. x majoricum) has milder, bright green leaves. The word oregano is derived from two Greek words, ‘Oros’ (mountain) and ‘Ganos’ (joy) since it grows wild on the mountains (more…)
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial herb with bright green leaves that are used as a garnish or to flavor a variety of dishes. It is a member of the carrot family and is sometimes referred to as “curly leaf parsley” or “common parsley.” The leaves have a mild, peppery taste that adds a nice complement to salad greens. (more…)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Like many herbs, it is native to the mint family Lamiaceae. This aromatic herb with its distinctive resinous flavor has evergreen, needle-like leaves between 1 and 1.5 inches in length and is used in cooking as well as a decorative (more…)
Sage, (Salvia officinalis) is a woody stemmed evergreen perennial herb also known as ‘common sage’ and ‘garden sage.’ It has aromatic, thick veined light grey leaves that feel velvety to the touch, and when it flowers, its blossoms are blue to purple. Native to the Mediterranean, sage is a member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Sage has become naturalized in many countries (more…)
Shiso (Perilla frutescens) also is an known as perilla, beefsteak, and Chinese basil. It is commonly used in many types of Asian dishes, and is a member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family. There are two popular varieties, red (or purple) leaf and green leaf. Green shiso is often used as a raw or cooked ingredient in a wide variety of Asian dishes, (more…)
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a perennial plant native to Paraguay and Brazil, and is a member of the sunflower (Asteraceae) family. Stevia is widely known for its sweet leaves which serve as the basis for a commercially produced sugar substitute by the same name. Its active ingredient, steviol glycosides, are up to 300% sweeter than sugar, and can be eaten fresh or used in (more…)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is an aromatic herb and a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) as well as related to oregano. Once established it grows as a perennial and is grown for culinary, medicinal and ornamental purposes. It has a rich heritage dating back to ancient times when the Egyptians used thyme for embalming and the Romans used it for scenting (more…)