Culinary Herbs
Lemon Balm
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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Description:
Lemon balm is strong lemon scented perennial herb. Bees love the flowers and when in bloom it attract loads of beneficial insects. The leaves make tasty herbal tea as well.
Growing:
- perennial
- part shade
- well draining moist soil
- moderate water
- harvest: leaves
How to use?
- infusion
- dried teas
- tinctures
- creams, lotions & salves
Spearmint
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Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Description:
A hardy perennial herb that spreads by runners. A very aromatic herb that does well in containers. A very easy herb to grow, even for beginner gardeners.
Growing:
- perennial
- full sun - part shade
- moist well draining soil
- moderate water
- harvest: leaves
How to use?
- culinary use
- dried teas
- syrup
- tinctures
Notes:
- may become invasive, best in containers
Apple Mint
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Apple Mint (mentha suaveolens)
Description:
A hardy perennial herb that spreads by runners. A very aromatic herb that does well in containers. A very easy herb to grow, even for beginner gardeners.
Growing:
- perennial
- full sun - part shade
- moist well draining soil
- moderate water
- harvest: leaves
How to use?
- culinary use
- dried teas
- syrup
- tinctures
Notes:
- may become invasive, best in containers
Bronze Fennel
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Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Description:
Bronze fennel is a aromatic perennial herb cultivated for its edible, licorice flavored leaves & seeds.
Growing:
-perennial
-full sun
-moist well draining soil
-low water (once established)
-harvest: leaves and seeds
Herb pairings:
Fennel pairs well with fish, sauces, soups, stuffings,basil, cilantro, chives, garlic, oregano, parsley, sage, shallots, and tarragon.
How to use?
-herbal teas
-culinary use
-decoction
Yellow Lavender
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Yellow Lavender (Lavandula viridis)
Description:
A perennial herb plant and it produces long stems with buds and yellow blooms. It has a wonderful and aromatic smell, not similar to common lavender. The leaves are bright green and the blooms are yellow.
Growing:
-perennial
-full sun
-low water once established
-harvest leaves and flowers
Greek Oregano
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Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Description:
Oregano is a aromatic perennial herb in the mint family. Oregano is native to the Mediterranean countries and western Asia. The herb is an essential ingredient of Mediterranean cooking. Oregano has a strong aroma and a warm pungent taste.
Growing:
-perennial
-full sun
-moist well draining soil
-moderate water
-harvest: leaves
How to use?
-culinary use
-dried or fresh herbal tea
-tinctures
-essential oils
-infusions
Herb pairing:
Oregano pairs well with tomatoes, lamb, pork, beef, chicken, bean dishes, seafood, all types of vegetables, Italian, Greek, and Mexican dishes, basil, bay, chives, cilantro, garlic, marjoram, mint, parsley, savory, and thyme.
How to use?
Strip leaves from the stems. Use whole or chopped.
Garlic Chives
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Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)
Description:
Garlic chives is a perennial, flat, grass-like leaves with a mild, part onion-part garlic flavor. This is herb is very similar to common chives with the same growing habit. Very easy herb to grow.
Growing:
-perennial
-full sun
-moist well drained soil
-moderate water
-harvest: leaves and flowers
Herb pairings:
Garlic chives pair well with potatoes, vegetables, eggs, fish, soups, sauces, lemon, parsley, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, sour cream, herb butters, basil, cress, dill, marjoram, oregano and thyme.
How to use?
Snip or use whole fresh stems. Garlic chives need little cooking. The flowers can be used also.