I grew some in my garden last year, not realizing they would overwinter, and was delighted by the flowers, exactly as you have posted. The plant is worth growing just for the spring flowers, as well as the culinary use.
I grew some in my garden last year, not realizing they would overwinter, and was delighted by the flowers, exactly as you have posted. The plant is worth growing just for the spring flowers, as well as the culinary use.
Your response is appreciated ~ thank you so much ! Sage is an incredible herb , offering so much for the kitchen and for the medicine cabinet. I hope to be able to spur an interest and develop more appreciation for the properties of herbs, particularly in getting folks to want to grow their own and developing uses for them. The flowers are like icing on the cake ! Thank you again and happy herbing !
what would you suggest for the top 10 or so to plant? I put in the sage, marjoram, and mint last year. Had to dig out the mint and put it in pots. Will try to give some away, but I don't dislike anyone enough to foist it off on them.
I love your commentary on mint !! Holy smokes is it ever aggressive ! I have a couple of varieties of it , primarily for the salt and sugar scrubs I make ~ and a mint julep now and again ! Lemon balm is another one that rules the world of invasive plants ~ although , it does have many more uses and is quite versatile in several respects ~ but, they don't like to be corralled ! Ok, all that being said ~ my top ten , go-to herbs would be : Rosemary, Oregano , Thyme, Sage, Marjoram, Dill, Basil, Chives , Parsley and Coriander . I suppose that selection is based largely on what I get the most use from, enjoyment from growing and that many can be winter survivors in our climate ~ or, that I can container grow them for year round use. I have Lemon Balm , two kinds of Lavender and Tarragon , which do well here but, I don't find myself using them that often. The Lavender is usually done in flower arrangements for parties or for scrubs. Perhaps I need to venture out more and give them a chance . Our local nursery has some organic Stevia plants that I keep admiring, but wonder how they would do in our area....I thought they were more of a tropical habitat herb.... ? Might give one a go in a pot and keep it inside to try. We gave up refined sugar a couple of years ago and I would like a fresh, natural substitute. It sounds as if you are off to a really good start with your herb garden ~ congratulations ! It is so rewarding to be able to go through the door and have a selection of your own plants to choose from for culinary or therapeutic uses ! Keep me posted on your plantings and ideas ! Perhaps the local farmer's market would be a venue for you to re-home your enthusiastic mint !! ;-) Thank you so much for your reply and blessings to you as you grow !