What Are Common Herbs Found in Herb Gardens?
Herbs can be planted in herb gardens for culinary or medicinal use or for ornamental decoration. Herb gardens can be planted outside in the spring or indoors in containers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Basil
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Basil is a staple in most herb gardens and has a sweet taste that complements Italian dishes. Basil needs to be planted after the last frost and the leaves should be harvested before the plant flowers for optimal flavor.
Chives
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Chives thrive and spread quickly in an herb garden and have a flavor similar to an onion.
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Lavender
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Lavender is a perennial herb that does best when planted in a sunny spot. This herb is prized for its aromatic properties and is often used in potpourri.
Parsley
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Parsley is a hardy herb with curly leaves and it is used as a garnish or culinary accent.
Rosemary
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Rosemary can tolerate below-freezing temperatures and is used for flavoring meat.
Sage
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Sage seeds need to be planted indoors before being transplanted outside. This herb has a slight bitter taste is often used in stuffing.
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