Thin seedlings 12- to 18-inches apart in rows or beds. Appreciates full sun and well drained, rather poor soil for best flavor. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants grow vigorously and will readily volunteer each year.
Learn How to Grow Mint here. To dry, tie in small bundles and hang upside down in a well-ventilated area. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or direct sow after all danger of frost has passed.
Plants are hardy and, if sown early enough, will self-seed. Do NOT allow the soil to dry out between waterings — keep moist! Thin seedlings to about 10-inches apart in all directions.
Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. Harvest seeds when they ripen — about one month after the plant flowers. For best flavor, pick leaves in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful best.
Grows 2-3 feet tall. Do NOT cut more than is needed at any one time. Bulbs are ready to harvest when they are 3-inches in diameter — roughly 3-4 months after planting. Apart in rows or beds.
Each packet contains approximately 400 seeds. Thin seedlings 6- to 8-inches apart and water as needed to ensure healthy growth. Best used fresh, but dries well and can be stored in the freezer too.
Begin harvesting 5- to 6-weeks after transplanting outside, or when plants are growing vigorously. Try Marjoram ( Origanum majoricum ), a pot-sized plant (12-18 inches tall) which can be grown indoors all year round.
Deep — several weeks prior to the last frost date in spring. Hang upside down until pods are completely dry and remove the contents. Watch closely for heads to turn brown — the time to harvest — they'll split and spill to the ground.
Of space in all direction and allow to grow in bunches. Leaves also dry and freeze well. Pick in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful best. Snipping to two inches above the ground will encourage new growth.
Certified organic! Learn more about growing oregano here . When dry, remove the leaves and store whole. To dry, tie cuttings in small bundles and hang upside down in a well-ventilated area.
Start indoors under lights 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost and transplant outside after temperatures have warmed. Cut leaves sparingly during the first year of growth; harvest as needed in following years.
Perennial in zones 4-10. To dry, tie in small bundles and hang upside down in a ventilated area. For best flavor, pick in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful peak.
If you prefer, direct-sow in prepared garden beds two weeks before last frost. Strip leaves from the stem and use them fresh or dried. Hang to dry in small bunches. Each packet contains approximately 800 seeds.
Dry and crush leaves for sweetening. Remove dried leaves from the stems and store whole in airtight jars. To dry, tie the cuttings in small bunches and hang upside down in a well-ventilated, dark room.
Perfect in salads! CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Use fresh or freeze in plastic bags. For best flavor, pick leaves in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful best. If you're crafting an herb garden that's gorgeous as well as practical, this is...
Space 3-4 feet apart in all directions. Lovage ( Levisticum officinale ) was in every kitchen garden in the Middle Ages, adding a savory celery flavor to the soups and stews of the day.
Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants thrive in full sun, adequate moisture and well-drained soils. Space seedlings 8-10 inches apart and keep moist — do not allow the soil to dry out! To harvest, cut the flowers —...
Here are our best tips on How to Grow Dill , too! Each packet contains approximately 300 seeds. Thin seedlings 12-18 in. Appreciates full sun and well drained, rather poor soil for best flavor.
Plants need frequent watering and may bolt in warmer weather. Do NOT cut off more than 1/3 of the leaves at one time. For best flavor, harvest in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful best.
Seedlings can be moved outside after several sets of leaves appear and plants are strong. True or English Lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ) grows aromatic silvery-green leaves and small clusters of purple flowers that are easy to collect and dry.
Planting and Harvesting Tips: Grows equally well in garden beds or containers and prefers full sun, regular water and fast draining soil. Use fresh or freeze in plastic bags. Seedlings can be moved outside after all danger of frost has passed.
Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. To dry, cut the stems just as the flowers start to open. Transplant outside after the last frost, spacing 6- to 12-inches apart in all directions.
Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. Thin seedlings 12- to 15-feet apart and trim back occasionally to keep plants tidy. For best flavor, pick in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful peak.
But rarely do you hear that St. John's Wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) has fragrant yellow flowers and makes a perfect ground cover in dry areas or microclimates. Tall; perennial in zones 4-8.
This variety doesn't bolt immediately in the heat and is certified organic! Will self-seed. Do NOT cut off more than 1/3 of the leaves at one time. For best flavor, harvest in the early morning when aromatic oils are at their flavorful best.
Biennial in zones 6-9; harvest in 85-90 days. To dry, tie cuttings in small bunches and hang upside down in a well-ventilated, dark area. Best used fresh, but dries well and can be stored in the freezer too.
Use fresh or freeze in plastic bags. Apart in all directions. Lightly cover and keep planting trays warm. Seedlings can be moved outside after all danger of frost has passed. Beautiful flowers, too! May need some afternoon shade in very hot conditions.
