Herbs

Borage (Borago officinalis)

Powder-blue flowers with gray-green fuzz-covered leaves make this decorative, functional herb a welcome addition to your garden. The young leaves taste slightly of cucumber and can be steamed and eaten like spinach. 75 Seeds Minimum Germination: 7-14...

Bouquet Dill (Anethum graveolens)

If creating gleaming jars of home-made dill pickles is on your list of summer joys, make sure you successively plant enough of this amazing garden herb. Long loved for its fragrance, tall lacy foliage, and attractive yellow flowers, dill deserves a place...

Brown Mustard (Brassica juncea)

One of the most popular spices, brown mustard can be easily grown in the home garden. This is the spicy variety used in Dijon and some Indian mustards. It has a full, robust flavor. The tall plants have spikes of dainty yellow flowers. Harvest pods when...

Caraway (Carum carvi)

A versatile biennial herb with delicious seeds, foliage, and roots. Foliage and roots can be harvested in the first year; seed heads are produced in the second year. Valued for medicinal benefits. Loved by pollinators. 100 seeds...

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

This easy-grow heirloom does so much more than simply delight your favorite feline. Catnip can also be made into tea, used to repel harmful pests like flea beetles and squash bugs, and help attract friendly pollinators to your garden! 200 seeds...

Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)

This French staple cooking herb adds subtle flavor to eggs, fish, soups, or salads. Beautiful leaves make for a stunning garnish. Chervil’s flavor has been compared to mild parsley, slightly sweeter with a delicate note of anise. 400 seeds...

Chinese Plantain (Plantago asiatica)

A self-seeding herbaceous perennial with antipyretic, diuretic, and expectorant properties, Chinese Plantain is traditionally used to treat liver disease, stomach upset, urinary system inflammation, and cough.  Its nutritious leaves are commonly...

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

A popular perennial herb with mild onion flavor – delicious fresh, dried, and cooked. Bright purple blossoms are beautiful in your garden. Chives attract pollinators and repel pests. 300 seeds minimum  Germination: 7-14...

Cilantro/Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

If your summer plans include salsa, then you’ll need plenty of this delicious heirloom. Plant in succession to ensure a steady supply of tender, flavorful leaves. A favorite ingredient for both Mexican and Asian cuisines. Hardy and easy to grow...

Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Naturally occurring cinnamate gives this flavorful variety its spicy aroma and cinnamon-like flavor. Often used for tea, desserts, and summer salads. A powerful companion plant that will protect your tomatoes, peppers, kale, and petunias.  100...

Clary (Salvia sclarea) Biennial

This fuzzy-leaved herb is a member of the mint family and related to common sage. Clary’s leaves, fragrant flowers, and seeds are valued for their medicinal properties. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Loved by pollinators. Mature plants...

Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

This highly valued medicinal herb bears pink, purple, and white flowers and is best used as poultice. Comfrey contains allantoin which facilitates cell division, making it extremely valuable for healing wounds. Due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids in...

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)

    An annual herb with sweet, earthy tasting seeds often used to season Asian, Indian, and Mexican cuisines. A member of the umbel family, flowering cumin is a magnet for pollinators and beneficial insects. Cumin is highly valued as a...

Curly Dock (Rumex crispus)

A multipurpose super herb! Curly Dock’s taproot is used in a wide range of medicinal applications; its color rich seeds make a beautiful rosy-brown natural dye; and its mature leaves can be sautéed or enjoyed in salads. (Caution: very young...

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Perennial

Greens are tasty in salads and roasted roots are a delicious substitute for coffee. Make wine from flowers and tea from flowers, leaves, and roots. Loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, Dandelion is valued as a medicinal herb. Grow in shade/partial...