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Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisines and also as medicinal herb in India. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood. It is often used as a tea in African countries such as Togo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Latin American countries such as Mexico. Lemongrass oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative. Research shows that lemongrass oil has antifungal properties. In the garden, lemongrass forms a tall, grassy clump 3 to 5 feet tall. Its appearance rivals that of many ornamental grasses and can easily fulfill a similar role in the landscape. Due to its tropical nature, lemongrass usually only survives winters in zones 8 and warmer. In middle Tennessee, try growing lemongrass as an annual in planting beds or tucked into pots. This citrus-flavored grass overwinters well in a dormant state in a cool, dark spot indoors, or you can grow it as an indoor herb through winter in colder zones. Harvest lemongrass for its bulbous stem bases, rich with lemony flavor, or clip leaves for infusing tea and soup stock. Start harvesting as soon as plants are 12 inches tall and stem bases are at least ½-inch thick. Cut stalks at ground level, or hand-pull entire stalks. You want to get the entire swollen base, which resembles a scallion or green onion. If a few roots come up with the stalk, don’t worry: It won’t harm the plant. The edible portion of lemongrass is near the bottom of the stalk. Carefully cut off the grassy top part of the plant; use caution, as this can be razor-sharp at times. Leaves can be bundled and added to the liquid in a teapot or stock pot, then simmered to infuse lemon flavor into the brew. Take the lemongrass base and peel the outer fibrous layer to expose the inner white, reedy part. To store, freeze this part either whole or chopped. To make slicing easier, first crush the stem base with the flat blade of a knife. The heart of the stalk (the part you want) has the consistency of soft butter and will then slice easily.
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Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisines and also as medicinal herb in India. It has ... more

Also called "Sweet Mace", Mexican Mint Marigold's aromatic leaves have a sweet licorice flavor and are best used raw or at the end of cooking; goes well in fish and chicken dishes, soups, salads, pestos and vinegars. Edible golden yellow flowers will brighten salads and main dishes as well as your garden, and will attract late season and migrating pollinators. Often used as a substitute for French tarragon, especially in the South where tarragon is harder to grow. In Mexico, leaves and flowers are used for tea. Considered a perennial but I must replant each year. Organic seed and grown with organic methods in our own soil mix.
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Also called "Sweet Mace", Mexican Mint Marigold's aromatic leaves have a sweet licorice flavor and are best used raw or ... more

Easy to grow, apple mint likes full to part sun and will grow to 18" tall. This mint spreads readily by underground stems, so keep it in check by planting in a large container. Apple Mint, which some refer to as "Fuzzy Mint," is an old fashioned standard with a sunny sweet scent. Bruise the handsome rounded velvety leaves and put them in a pitcher of ice water for a refreshing treat. It makes a great tea with chamomile, relaxing to the mind and the tummy! The fresh or dried Apple Mint leaves can be used to make a delicious Apple Mint Jelly. Fresh leaves can also be used as a garnish and in salads.
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Easy to grow, apple mint likes full to part sun and will grow to 18" tall. This mint spreads readily ... more

Easy to grow, apple mint likes full to part sun and will grow to 18" tall. This mint spreads readily by underground stems, so keep it in check by planting in a large container. Apple Mint, which some refer to as "Fuzzy Mint," is an old fashioned standard with a sunny sweet scent. Bruise the handsome rounded velvety leaves and put them in a pitcher of ice water for a refreshing treat. It makes a great tea with chamomile, relaxing to the mind and the tummy! The fresh or dried Apple Mint leaves can be used to make a delicious Apple Mint Jelly. Fresh leaves can also be used as a garnish and in salads.
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Easy to grow, apple mint likes full to part sun and will grow to 18" tall. This mint spreads readily ... more

Plant Chocolate Mint in the spring after the last frost, or in the fall 2 to 3 weeks before your first frost and have beautiful well-established, rapidly growing plants come up in the spring! It is easy to grow, & spreads rapidly. Water regularly until well established and provide about a half day of sun. When first frost approaches mulch to protect from the winter weather. The leaves of the Chocolate Mint plant die back in winter, and the plant resprouts early the next spring. It is virtually care-free. This is a very strong mint used for teas, with a smell like a peppermint patty. Add fresh leaves to strawberries for a special treat! It's great dried and added to black tea or used by itself.
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Plant Chocolate Mint in the spring after the last frost, or in the fall 2 to 3 weeks before your ... more

Grapefruit mint's slightly hairy leaves have a citrus flavor. It does not spread quite as prolifically as some other mints, producing strong upright stems, and long spikes of incredibly attractive purple flowers in mid to late summer. This mint is worth growing for its flowers alone, but also has attractive culinary uses. The leaves and flowers can both be used in cooking, complementing fruit salads and drinks both with flavor and color.
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Grapefruit mint's slightly hairy leaves have a citrus flavor. It does not spread quite as prolifically as some other mints, ... more

Grapefruit mint's slightly hairy leaves have a citrus flavor. It does not spread quite as prolifically as some other mints, producing strong upright stems, and long spikes of incredibly attractive purple flowers in mid to late summer. This mint is worth growing for its flowers alone, but also has attractive culinary uses. The leaves and flowers can both be used in cooking, complementing fruit salads and drinks both with flavor and color.
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Grapefruit mint's slightly hairy leaves have a citrus flavor. It does not spread quite as prolifically as some other mints, ... more

Mentha spicata. Mint Julep is a popular variety of Spearmint with small aromatic leaves smelling much like mint julep. Though this is a wonderful mint variety for culinary and tea purposes, to avoid confusion, it is not the mint most commonly used to make the famous mint julep drink, which is Kentucky Colonel Spearmint. Easy to grow. Perennial zone 4-9.
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Mentha spicata. Mint Julep is a popular variety of Spearmint with small aromatic leaves smelling much like mint julep. Though ... more

Mentha spicata. Mint Julep is a popular variety of Spearmint with small aromatic leaves smelling much like mint julep. Though this is a wonderful mint variety for culinary and tea purposes, to avoid confusion, it is not the mint most commonly used to make the famous mint julep drink, which is Kentucky Colonel Spearmint. Easy to grow. Perennial zone 4-9.
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Mentha spicata. Mint Julep is a popular variety of Spearmint with small aromatic leaves smelling much like mint julep. Though ... more

Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has a citrus-lime scent and flavor. Good tea mint or served with fruit punch, margaritas or other drinks. Easy to grow perennial hardy in zones 4-9.
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Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has ... more

Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has a citrus-lime scent and flavor. Good tea mint or served with fruit punch, margaritas or other drinks. Easy to grow perennial hardy in zones 4-9.
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Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has ... more

This mint has a sweet orange flavor, and green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 feet when growing in full sun to part shade. Leaves are round to oval, smooth and dark green with a red edge. White and pink flowers in short spikes bloom from mid to late summer. Very fragrant, citrus-like scent. Orange mint thrives alongside water gardens or in damp spots in the yard, but will also survive in drier soil. Lushest growth occurs in moist soil in partial shade, where you may want to leave it in its pot to help curtail its wandering ways. Crush fresh leaves into water for a refreshing beverage, or add to iced tea or cold drinks. Use fresh leaves in salads or to make mint sauce for fish or lamb. Try making orange mint jelly and orange mint vinegar. Pick leaves frequently.
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This mint has a sweet orange flavor, and green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 feet when growing ... more

This mint has a sweet orange flavor, and green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 feet when growing in full sun to part shade. Leaves are round to oval, smooth and dark green with a red edge. White and pink flowers in short spikes bloom from mid to late summer. Very fragrant, citrus-like scent. Orange mint thrives alongside water gardens or in damp spots in the yard, but will also survive in drier soil. Lushest growth occurs in moist soil in partial shade, where you may want to leave it in its pot to help curtail its wandering ways. Crush fresh leaves into water for a refreshing beverage, or add to iced tea or cold drinks. Use fresh leaves in salads or to make mint sauce for fish or lamb. Try making orange mint jelly and orange mint vinegar. Pick leaves frequently.
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This mint has a sweet orange flavor, and green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 feet when growing ... more

Peppermint generally grows best in moist, lightly shaded locations, with a good supply of water, not water-logged. Peppermint has a long tradition of medicinal use. Peppermint is often used as tea and for flavoring ice cream, confectionery, chewing gum, and toothpaste. The aroma of peppermint has been found to enhance memory. For companion gardening, it is recommended that you grow mint near roses, to help keep aphids away. It may also repel rodents.
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Peppermint generally grows best in moist, lightly shaded locations, with a good supply of water, not water-logged. Peppermint has a ... more

Peppermint generally grows best in moist, lightly shaded locations, with a good supply of water, not water-logged. Peppermint has a long tradition of medicinal use. Peppermint is often used as tea and for flavoring ice cream, confectionery, chewing gum, and toothpaste. The aroma of peppermint has been found to enhance memory. For companion gardening, it is recommended that you grow mint near roses, to help keep aphids away. It may also repel rodents.
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Peppermint generally grows best in moist, lightly shaded locations, with a good supply of water, not water-logged. Peppermint has a ... more

Spearmint is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and vital nutrients. It does not contain as much menthol as peppermint, but is rich in limonene, dihydrocarvone and cineol. It's a spreading plant great for containers and tolerant of light frost. Its leaves are harvested just before flowering stage for culinary purposes, or gathered in full flower for distillation of essential oils. Wash the leaves in clean running water, pat dry with absorbent paper, & store in vegetable compartment of refrigerator for use in near future. Dried spearmint is used in teas & drinks. To dry, spread leaves on a plastic sheet, allow to dry under shade, & store in airtight container in cool place away from sunlight. It’s the best mint variety for hot and cold drinks. Toss bruised leaves into ice water for a refreshing summer drink or add to iced tea.
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Spearmint is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and vital nutrients. It does not contain as much menthol as peppermint, but is ... more

Spearmint is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and vital nutrients. It does not contain as much menthol as peppermint, but is rich in limonene, dihydrocarvone and cineol. It's a spreading plant great for containers and tolerant of light frost. Its leaves are harvested just before flowering stage for culinary purposes, or gathered in full flower for distillation of essential oils. Wash the leaves in clean running water, pat dry with absorbent paper, & store in vegetable compartment of refrigerator for use in near future. Dried spearmint is used in teas & drinks. To dry, spread leaves on a plastic sheet, allow to dry under shade, & store in airtight container in cool place away from sunlight. It’s the best mint variety for hot and cold drinks. Toss bruised leaves into ice water for a refreshing summer drink or add to iced tea.
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Spearmint is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and vital nutrients. It does not contain as much menthol as peppermint, but is ... more

Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' has a mild peppery flavor with golden yellow leaves which turn lime green in winter. The leaves of this plant are used to flvor tomato dishes, meat dishes, stews, stuffings, and pasta. It grows 6-12" tall by 18-24" wide. It grows well in a rock garden, border, mass planting, and as a ground cover. It grows best in full sun and will even tolerate light foot traffic. It grows well in full sun in zones 4-9.
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Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' has a mild peppery flavor with golden yellow leaves which turn lime green in winter. The leaves ... more

In Greek cooking, oregano is used in tomato sauces, with meats, fish, cheese, egg dishes, salads, cheeses, and with vegetables including tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans. It is also used to prepare a tea that is believed to be a treatment for indigestion, coughs, and to stimulate menstruation. As with most herbs, oregano leaves taste best before the plant flowers. You can begin harvesting when plants have reached 4-5 inches in height. Cutting stems all the way back to the ground will encourage more stems and a fuller plant. The stems tend to get woody, and the easiest way to strip the leaves is to hold the stem by the top, uncut end and run your finger down the stem. Greek oregano also makes a nice edging plant and ground cover, requiring little maintenance.
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In Greek cooking, oregano is used in tomato sauces, with meats, fish, cheese, egg dishes, salads, cheeses, and with vegetables ... more

In Greek cooking, oregano is used in tomato sauces, with meats, fish, cheese, egg dishes, salads, cheeses, and with vegetables including tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans. It is also used to prepare a tea that is believed to be a treatment for indigestion, coughs, and to stimulate menstruation. As with most herbs, oregano leaves taste best before the plant flowers. You can begin harvesting when plants have reached 4-5 inches in height. Cutting stems all the way back to the ground will encourage more stems and a fuller plant. The stems tend to get woody, and the easiest way to strip the leaves is to hold the stem by the top, uncut end and run your finger down the stem. Greek oregano also makes a nice edging plant and ground cover, requiring little maintenance.
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In Greek cooking, oregano is used in tomato sauces, with meats, fish, cheese, egg dishes, salads, cheeses, and with vegetables ... more

Variegated Oregano spreads to 18", and is 4-12" tall. It is perfect for a rock garden or edging plant near pathways. Let it spill out of outdoor containers by placing it along the edges. Leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season, to encourage bushiness. Variegated Oregano thrives in full sun or partial shade, but do not over water. Variegated oregano has a subtle, mild flavor that won't overwhelm Italian dishes and vegetables. Use in fresh salads, vegetable dishes, salsa, & meat dishes. Oregano attracts bees & butterflies.
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Variegated Oregano spreads to 18", and is 4-12" tall. It is perfect for a rock garden or edging plant near ... more

Rosemary is used as a decorative plant in gardens and has many culinary and medical uses. The plant is said to improve the memory, and is a symbol of remembrance at weddings and funerals. The leaves are used to flavor various foods, like stuffings and roast lamb, pork, chicken and turkey, as well as barbeque. Rosemary contains antioxidants and other bioactive compounds, some of which may be useful in preventing or treating cancers, strokes, and Alzheimer's Disease. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area and to Asia, and can withstand prolonged droughts. It can grow quite large and retain attractiveness for many years, can be pruned into formal shapes and low hedges, and has been used for topiary. It is easily grown in pots, and since it may not be reliably hardy in this area, it is recommended that you plant it in a container which can be brought inside, at least into a sunny garage window for some protection, in winter.
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Rosemary is used as a decorative plant in gardens and has many culinary and medical uses. The plant is said ... more

Sage grows 2 to 3 feet tall & has a tendency to sprawl. It attracts bees; & helps repel cabbage butterflies & improve the flavor of cabbage. It can be grown in containers. This aromatic and slightly bitter herb is noted for its use in stuffings for poultry, rabbit, pork, & baked fish. It also can be used in sausage or meat loaves. Harvest sage before the plant flowers. Gather sprigs, tie in a loose bundle & hang upside down in a cool, airy place. Do not dry in direct sunlight. When the sprigs are dry & brittle, remove the leaves & store in airtight containers. Aromatic, cosmetic, culinary, decorative, and medicinal uses include: *insect repellent *fragrance in potpourris *infusions to color hair silver *stimulates the skin in facial steams, baths, and lotions. *flavors vinegars, herbal butter, omelets, soups, and poultry stuffings. *fresh sage added to salads. *herbal wreaths (especially culinary) and nosegays. *said to have some medicinal qualities.
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Sage grows 2 to 3 feet tall & has a tendency to sprawl. It attracts bees; & helps repel cabbage ... more

The variegated leaves of Golden Sage offer year round interest to herb and perennial gardens alike. It has gray-green leaves with irregular gold edges that are evergreen and fragrant when lightly rubbed. In late spring to early summer upright stems of lilac-blue flowers appear. These are attractive, lightly fragrant and particularly attractive to bees and butterflies. Cut the spent stems to maintain a neat appearance and encourage new leaf development. Garden sage will not rebloom, even if deadheaded. Harvest sage leaves year round for culinary purposes. They may be eaten fresh or stems can be hung upside down to dry and stored for later use. It is used to flavor sausage, stuffing or butter for pasta. Golden Sage requires full sun and very well-drained soil. Excessive moisture at the root zone can lead to root rot. Once established, sage is very drought tolerant and will thrive where growing conditions are drier, though it will also flourish in areas with regular rain if provided sharply drained soil and sunlight.
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The variegated leaves of Golden Sage offer year round interest to herb and perennial gardens alike. It has gray-green leaves ... more

Growing to a height of 3-4 feet tall, Russian Sage has silvery foliage that glistens in the sunlight. Loaded with steely-blue flower spikes from mid-summer through fall, creating a misty-blue haze and an airy appearance, this plant looks great anywhere in the garden. Hardy in zones 3-9, Russian Sage thrives in full sun and well drained soil, and will even tolerate dry soil. This plant is dramatic in masses or as a specimen, for use in the middle to back of a mixed perennial border. Suitable for xeriscaping, in rock gardens, and for dried flower arrangements. It can be used effectively in combination with whites, yellows and silver foliage plants, including lamb's ear or wormwood.
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Growing to a height of 3-4 feet tall, Russian Sage has silvery foliage that glistens in the sunlight. Loaded with ... more