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Welcome
to our Herbs Page. Herbs have been a part of
civilization for hundreds of years. Over 12
centuries ago, the Emperor Charlemagne was quoted saying,
A herb is the friend of physicians and the praise of
cooks. Herbs can be used to flavor and enhance food,
improve health and appearance, fill the air and home with
sweet fragrance and add beauty to the garden and landscape
of your home. All our herbs are grown organically using no
pesticides or chemical fertilizer.
Sage ''Common'
Native to the Mediterranean region. Civilizations such as China, Persia and Europe have attributed many powers to sage. Charlemagne had it grown in his royal gardens and, by the end of the 16th century; it was a well-known herb in English gardens. Sage's botanical name salvia comes from the latin word salvare, which means to save or to heal. Perennial evergreen under shrub which generally grows about a 12-18 inches or more high, with wiry stems and purple flowers. Zone 5.
Catmint ''Catmint'
Mint has been around for many ages. Catmint has a spreading, erect growth habit which can reach 18" to 36" tall. Lavender to blue trumpet shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer. May bloom a second time if the plant is cut back one half after flowering the first time. Zone 3
Chives ''Garlic'
Native to Southeast Asia. Forms nice, full clumps 18 inches tall and wide. White flowers rise above 18-24 inches tall scapes mid to late summer. The blue-green leaves are flat as compared to the hollow onion chives. Perennial. Zones 4-8.
Basil ''Spicy Bush'
In Greece it used to be considered a wicked herb, needing to be cursed to grow well. Italians use to call it the 'herb of courtship'. It has always been an herb of controversy. Now people do not associate the herb with past folklores, they just like it in their garden.
Fennel ''Sweet Florence'
Catmint ''Catmint'
Mint has been around for many ages. Catmint has a spreading, erect growth habit which can reach 18" to 36" tall. Lavender to blue trumpet shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer. May bloom a second time if the plant is cut back one half after flowering the first time. Zone 3
Sage ''Common'
Native to the Mediterranean region. Civilizations such as China, Persia and Europe have attributed many powers to sage. Charlemagne had it grown in his royal gardens and, by the end of the 16th century; it was a well-known herb in English gardens. Sage's botanical name salvia comes from the latin word salvare, which means to save or to heal. Perennial evergreen under shrub which generally grows about a 12-18 inches or more high, with wiry stems and purple flowers. Zone 5.
Sage ''Berggarten'
Native to the Mediterranean region. Civilizations such as China, Persia and Europe have attributed many powers to sage. Charlemagne had it grown in his royal gardens and, by the end of the 16th century; it was a well-known herb in English gardens. Berggarten Sage is a hardy perennial with leaves that are pebbly textured. It has a wider leaf and stouter habit than other varieties of sage and is said to be stronger in flavor and should be used at half strength. Evergreen perennial which can reach a height up to 18 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.
Eucalyptus ''Silver Dollar'
The name Eucalyptus is derived from the Greek eu (well) and calyptos (covered) which refers to the cap on the flower bud. Known for its long vase life and can be preserved. Can grow to make a very large tree with multiple trunks in zones 8-10. Very fast grower! Best grown as an annual and as a potted plant in our zone. Has been known to survive cold weather by dying back completely to the ground, then re-growing in the spring.
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Herb sections for a complete listing of all the
Herbs we carry throughout the year