If your garden lacks color in the fall, plant Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha) and pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) in the spring (that you bought at our spring herb sale of course). Buy at least three plants each for a large color display. For a really striking colorful show in autumn, you can’t go wrong […]
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Bee Garden
Bee Garden Think about gardening for pollinator bees such as red mason bees, blue orchard bees, and bumble bees. Aromatic herbs such as anise hyssop, basil, bee balm, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sage, and thyme; bitter herbs such as rue, southernwood, and wormwood; and nectar-rich herbs such as borage and mint attract pollinator bees. The list […]
Butterfly Garden
Butterfly Garden These herbs attract butterflies to your garden. borage (Borago officinalis) lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) English thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and other varieties milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Greek oregano (Origanum heracleoticum) and other varieties feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) dill (Anethum graveolens) Italian flat leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) […]
Cocktail Garden
Cocktail Garden Use these herbs in cocktails and beverages. Kentucky Colonel spearmint (Mentha spicata ‘Kentucky Colonel’) cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) lime basil (Ocimum basilicum) elderberry (Sambucus spp.) spearmint (Mentha spicata) lemon thyme (Thymus x citriodorus) Julep mint (Mentha spicata ‘Julep’) mojito mint (Mentha x villosa) Italian flat leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) strawberry (Fragaria) tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
Drought Tolerant Herbs
Drought Tolerant Herbs Many herbs are drought tolerant, so you can grow the plants you like (for culinary, medicinal, or fragrance) and enjoy them without a lot of labor. The herbs are drought tolerant after they are established. When you plant them in the ground, water them well, but do not drown them. Keep an […]
Sages for Your Herb Garden
Sages for Your Herb Gaden The garden sage (Salvia officinalis) we know and love for Thanksgiving turkey and dressing and sausages is a hardy plant that can grow two feet tall and five feet wide. The gray green leaves can be an anchor in an herb or flower garden. Sage’s beautiful blue flowers are edible […]
Tea Garden
anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) lime balm (Melissa officinalis) apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) spearmint (Mentha spicata) peppermint (Mentha × piperita) pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’) chocolate mint (Mentha x piperita ‘Chocolate’) German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Provence lavender (Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’) lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) rose scented geranium (Pelargonium graveoleons ‘Rose’) lemon verbena (Aloysia triphylla) pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) cinnamon basil (Ocimum […]
Herbal Party Waters
Herbal Party Waters Could anything be easier or more beautiful than a pitcher of ice cold herbal water? Pretty and delicious, these naturally flavored waters enhance any party, buffet, dinner, or cookout. Janice served these at our Autumn Herb Gathering on October 11, 2014. Directions Select pretty clear glass pitchers. Choose herbs and fruits, according […]
Herbal Butter
Herbal Butter Cheryl demonstrated how to make herbal butter at our Autumn Herb Gathering on October 12, 2013. The process is sooo easy and the result is scrumptious. Start with one pint of whipping cream and use a jar or a bowl. Either method takes just a few minutes. Jar Method Pour the whipping cream into a […]
Sage
azure sage (Salvia azurea grandiflora) Flowers bright azure Bloom Season summer until frost Foliage gray green Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, bees Type perennial Light full sun Water low Size 36-60” tall, 24-48″ spread The striking neon azure flowers catch your attention. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this native sage. Azure sage is a showy addition to an herb garden, cottage garden, or native plant garden. […]