Herb Other Uses Height Light Requirements Borage Big tall bushes Flowers: Blue Teas, salads, flowers are edible. 18-30” tallself-seeds Does best in full sun. Partial shade will have less flowers and a lankier plant. Bee Balm Zone 4 Tea, salads, garnishes,Mint flavor 2.5′-4′ Can use both flowers and leaves Does best in full sun. Partial…
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11 Types of Basil
BASIL Characteristics Flavor Height Uses Cinnamon Purple flowers, stems and veins Slight cinnamon smell and flavor 18”-28” tall Teas, containers Thai Purple Flowers Spicy anise/licorice taste 16-20” tall Soups, stir fries, and curries, pho Holy Purplish-green leaves, purple flowers Spicy, sweet, clove-like 16-22” tall Thai cuisine Lemon White flowers Citrusy lemon 20-24” tall Salads, vinegars,…
Growing Thyme, Oregano, and Parsley.
Growing thyme: needs full sun and depending on variety is hardy to zone 5 and up. Thyme can be grown in containers, raised beds, and the garden. If you have a sunny window or a grow light you can take your thyme in for the winter. Thyme likes to be on the drier side and…
How to Grow Basil
There are around 50-100 types of basil. I grow 11 different varieties of basil. Basil is quite easy to grow and can be grown in the garden or in containers. There are many uses for basil such as using it to flavor salads, Italian dishes, and making pesto. Basil is an annual that should be…
Pumpkinist Lora 