curry
Helichrysum italicum 'Dwarf'
Silver-grey needle-like foliage smells like curry-delightful to brush against in the garden. Not commonly used … Continued
browsing: summer
cilantro/coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Cilantro flavor and fragrance with ferny foliage similar in appearance to dill. Open, frilly leaves … Continued
chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Mild onion flavor. Can be used fresh in salads, or can be frozen or dried … Continued
chervil
Anthriscus sylvestris
Also commonly called cow parsley! Native to the Middle East, southern Russia, and the Caucasus, … Continued
catnip
Nepeta cataria
A vigorous-growing mint with a wacky effect on cats. Dry some catnip for homemade cat … Continued
holy red and green basil
Ocimum sanctum
The true sacred basil grown in India. Clove-scented leaves are used in salads and other … Continued
basil
Ocimum basilicum
Ararat The best tasting purple basil. This heirloom has purplish-gray, mottled foliage, wonderful aroma and … Continued
marjoram
Origanum majorana
Some call marjoram “Italian oregano” with its similar flavor, though sweeter and milder. A tender … Continued
lovage
Levisticum officinale
Large, celery-flavored leaves. Young leaves are used in spring tonic salads, soups, stews, roasts, and … Continued
lemon verbena
Aloysia triphylla
Leaves are great for drinks, salads, jellies, sauces, soups, fish or meat dishes and desserts … Continued
golden lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Leaves have an almost metallic golden sheen. Otherwise similar to standard lemon balm with lemony … Continued
Mexican coriander
Culantro
Spiny coriander, Ngo gai, Mexican coriander. Tastes like cilantro. Can be frozen or dried. Used … Continued