Herb Plants
Grow, Harvest And Enjoy

A sampe of herbs I grow and sell at the Farmer's Market.

These herbs are getting ready to be planted.

Herb plants often serve and delight our senses so much that even some weeds are classified as herbs. Who knew?

Agrimony Amalaki Astragalus Basil Borage Chives

Currants Dandelion Dill Elderberry Garlic Lavender

The different herb I write about and use in my herb gardens, herbal business and home use are the ones I use the most. There are a few I don’t, but might someday and have included them in this list with their description, use and photo if available.

Agrimony - Agrimonia eupatoria - a perennial which loves a sunny spot and can be grown in a border. The yellow flowers emit an apricot scent used in herbal teas, infusions and herbal remedies.

Amalaki is one of the herbs that make up the triphala, (“three fruits”). The “three fruits” of triphala are founded on T. chebula (haritaki), Phyllanthus emblica (Amalaki, emblic myrobalan, or ambal,), and T. belerica (bibhitaki, bastard myrobalan, or beleric myrobalan). An important rejuvenating, laxative tonic comprised of Myrobalan fruits that are grown in the Indian subcontinent region.

Astragalus - Astragalus membranaceus or milk vetch, Huang QI (Chinese) is an important Chinese herb and is used in many medicinal formulas. An important immune boosting herb and can even be grown in cold climates.

Basil – Ocimum basilicum, the basil herb with its spicy flavor and aromatic qualities is an important culinary herb to grow. It has a high market value to sell at farmer’s markets and local restaurants.

This basil herb is a garden necessity with its flavor for culinary uses and a garden asset with insect confusion qualities

Basil herb plants growing in my whiskey barrel

Borage – Borago officinalis, the leaves taste like cucumbers and can be used in salads, soups, sauces before they get to big. Borage has edible flowers too! Place the purple edible flowers in ice cube trays and freeze for summer time drinks.

Borage enhances strawberries growth and vigor

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Chives – Allium schoenoprasum, chives, which are part of the onion family, are a light, leafy part of a hardy perennial bulb that overwinters really well. I had mine in the same spot for over twelve years. I’ve pulled on it, cut it, divided it in half many times and still it grows.

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Dandelion – Taraxacum officinale, (Asteraceae), a potent diuretic, hence the French name, pissenlit, “wet the bed.” An easy plant to establish among any vegetable or herb garden and is thought more as a weed than a medicinal herb plant.

Dandelion herb is a healthy herb to eat and used as a spring tonic to cleanse the body of impurities.

Dandelion herb for yourself and the pollinators

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This edible plant is great for pickles, cabbage, butters and breads. Use the seeds, flowering tops and leaves for many culinary dishes

Attracts beneficial insects

Dill – Anethum graveolens – This herb plant is an annual, self-seeding herb that grows to about 5 feet high with beautiful yellow tiny flowers. A great herb used for pickles and many other culinary dishes.

Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia (L officinalis or L. spica, Grow lavender herb to eat the edible flowers, brings tranquility through aromatherapy or create your own medicine, romance and peacefulness to your life. Create natural gifts, recipes, medicine and decorative displays today.

Lavender has many herb uses as the dried flower buds and leaves can be used in sachets, herb pillows, bundled to scent drawers or to protect against moths eating your linen.

Since, lavender needs full sun and an open site

Although this herb is known for love and the “herb of remembrance”, this herb has many other herbal remedies and health benefits.

Improves concentration and memory

Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis, a well-known Mediterranean herb that is native to southern Europe. The rosemary herb is linked with love and romance. The scent alone is a beautiful, sensual fragrance. Add a sprig to a loving-cup at a wedding, as in years gone by, so the husband will remain faithful to his loving bride.

While they last - rosemary soap bars

These are some beautifully grown herbs that are used in many herb gardens throughout the world. As you can see herbs make good garden plants. They are not only great for cooking, but help other plants in the garden grow better while keeping destructive insects at bay.

Learn more about special herb gardens like aromatherapy, basic, biblical, culinary, Italian, square foot garden and windowsill designs here.

Agrimony Amalaki Astragalus Basil Borage Chives

Currants Dandelion Dill Elderberry Garlic Lavender

Marjoram Oregano Rosemary Sage Thyme

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