Herb Garden

You don't need a garden plot to keep yourself supplied with fresh herbs all summer long. A sunny location, some soil, pots and a bit of care can turn a balcony, staircase, deck, patio or window into a private produce department. While mint and rosemary are best grown in individual containers, you can pack a smorgasbord of various herbs into a window box. Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned pro, these tasty, but easy-to-grow, flavour-filled herbs will have you hooked on fresh.

Bay Laurel Bay Laurel, Laurus nobilis. Everyone wants to own a Bay Laurel for its dark green, glossy leaves, and spicy, pungent flavor. The Bay Laurel makes an attractive tub or container plant for the patio.	Chives Chives Allium schoenoprasum. Chives are the most delicate member of the onion family and one of the finest herbs of French cuisine. Although delicate, chives are a hardy perennial herb with a mild onion taste making it an essential culinary herb.	Corsican Mint Mentha requienii - Mint, Corsican with small, rounded, aromatic leaves and light purple blooms in summer. Inviegoratin mint scented foliage is a welcome addition to any herb garden. Ships in large 4 inch pots. Perennial
Creeping Rosemary Creeping Rosemary - Rosemary prostratus is creeping variety has made a name for itself as the container rosemary. It looks natural in hypertufa containers & hanging baskets, & easily wraps around circular wire frames for victorian centerpieces.	Culinary Herb Collection Culinary Herb Collection has taken the guess work out of gardening. We have combined an herb garden that contains some of the most widely used herbs for your culinary uses. Using fresh herbs in your recipes is a great way to spice up any dish...	Farmers Fresh Market Seed Collection Farmer's Markets are gaining a lot of popularity every one wants fresh vegetables. Nothing is better for you or your family than fresh from the garden vegetables. We have taken the guess work out of planning your fresh garden. The items in our...
Fresh Herb Keeper Fresh Herb Keeper help your fresh herbs from drying up or wilting once you bring them home from the store. Fresh Herb Keeper is the solution that keeps herbs fresher longer.	Greek Oregano Greek Oregano - Origanum species - Imagine the fragrance of having your own fresh Oregano growing in your garden or in a pot on your patio.	Herb Garden Plant Collection Herb Garden Plant Collection makes a wonderful gift. Help someone kick off their Herb Garden with this tasty assortment of the 6 most popular herbs. This Herb Garden Plant Collection includes one of each: Chives, Bay Laurel, Oregano, Rosemary...
Hidcote Blue Lavender (Lavender angustifolia), Hidcote Blue is a free flowering dwarf variety to 12 inches that produces deep purple flower spikes in late spring and summer. Great for a dwarf hedge, edging, or for massing. Ships in large 4 inch pots. Perennial	Lavender, Munstead (Lavandula angustifolia) Munstead - Dwarf, compact bushes to 15 inches with spiky grey-green leaves. Heavily fragrant deep blue flowers appear in mid-summer. Ships in large 4 inch pots. Perennial	Pineapple Sage Salvia splendens - The sage with the fabulous pineapple scent, and stunning red flowers too! The bright green leaves make a great tea. Customers say it is great with chicken as well. And it attracts hummingbirds. Ships in large 4 inch pots. Perennial
Rosemary Arp Rosemary, Arp - Rosmarinus officinalis Arp is one of the most fragrant of all herbs! 'Arp' has been introduced as an improved variety which shows better winter hardiness. Displays bluish-white flowers.	Rosemary, Majorca Pink Upright growth; with pink to lavender flowers; produces long branches that twist around the plant and then cascade; blooms sparsely but almost continuously; hardy to 15°F. Ships in large 4 inch pots. Perennial	Thyme Creeping Red Thyme Creeping Red - Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus A fast, low growing evergreen thyme valued for its fragrant foliage and a profusion of beautiful red flowers all summer long. This thyme creeps along the ground, making it an excellent choice...
Thyme Elfin Thyme Elfin – Thymus serpyllum A creeping, very aromatic evergreen thyme that forms a dense mat. Tiny lavender flowers in summer. Ideal for planting between bricks or paving stones.	Thyme, Lemon Upright Thyme, Lemon Upright - Thymus x citriodorus – A fantastic cultivar of thyme with a delightful lemon scent and flavor! Lemon thyme is particularly good for fish and chicken. An upright, bushy growing habit with bright green leaves. Highly recommended!	Thyme, Wooly Thyme Wooly - T. praecox subsp. arcticus 'Lanuginosus' Very low-growing, spreading thyme with no scent or flavor, but makes a very attractive soft carpet of hairy grayish foliage topped by bright pink flowers in summer. The Wooly thyme makes an...

Basil This tender annual can't tolerate cold, so plant only after the threat of frost is over. Place in full sun in rich, moist soil. Encourage new, bushy growth by pinching back the plant to a pair of branching stems. Because basil is most flavorful before the flowers bloom, pinch them out before they bloom and plant a succession to ensure an ongoing harvest. Pick the leaves immediately before using.

Basil has a hint of licorice and is a classic choice with tomatoes and in Mediterranean dishes. Sweet basil is the most common, while the less sweet, purple-leaved variety adds colour to your favourite dishes. If you have room, try planting lemon, cinnamon or clove basil, which smell like their names.

Dried basil has very little flavour, so use fresh or make pesto, then freeze.

Dill This feathery, fern-like herb is actually a hardy annual and acts as a biannual in some climates.

Dill is tall, so plant it behind shorter herbs. It thrives in sun, in rich, loose soil and can be picked at any time — just pinch out the leaves. While the leaves are most flavourful before the flowerheads go to seed, the seeds themselves are coveted for pickling. If you want to use the leaves, deadhead throughout the summer. If you want the seeds, allow the plant to flower and set seeds; leave these until they've dried out and turned brown.

Vegetable soups, green salads, chicken and fish pair perfectly with dill's bright, lemony undertones.

Rosemary This tender perennial thrives in the heat of a Canadian summer, but should head indoors to a sunny window come autumn. Because rosemary needs good drainage, a terra cotta pot is ideal. Unlike most herbs, rosemary likes to dry out between waterings. To encourage growth, snip the ends often.

This astringent herb is perfect for roasted potatoes, lamb or in a mix of herbs with grilled chicken.

Mint Versatile but invasive, give mint its own pot. Mint will have you tearing your hair out along with its roots if you decide to plant it directly into your garden.

Whether you opt for mild spearmint or stronger peppermint, full sun and moist soil are all that's required. This low-maintenance plant grows quickly and can be picked at any time. Just pinch off as many leaves as you need.

Fresh leaves make a refreshing tea and jazz up all kinds of warm weather drinks — from mint juleps to lemonade. Mint also lends authenticity to Middle Eastern dishes like tabouli.