Culinary

Organic Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)

Fragrant with a peppery flavor reminiscent of thyme, Summer Savory is a delectable companion for chicken, fish, and salads. Easy to grow with leaves that turn a lovely shade of purple in late summer.  Delicate lavender and white flowers attract bees...

Organic Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

Like oregano, but milder and sweeter, this delicious heirloom with purply-white flowers brings visual interest to gardens and potted herb collections. Pale green leaves and a mounding growth habit add beauty and texture wherever it is grown. In the fall,...

Organic Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

A fragrant, sweet-spicy variety with licorice notes used in Thai and Asian cuisines. This hardy heirloom is valued as a nutrient-dense culinary and medicinal herb. A powerful companion plant for peppers and tomatoes.  100 seeds...

Organic Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

A culinary classic, thyme thrives in a variety of soils and is exceptionally easy to grow! A terrific companion plant, thyme will lure pollinators to your vegetable while banishing pests. High in antioxidants and valued for medicinal properties...

Organic Za'atar (Origanum syriacum)

Za’atar, also known as Syrian or white oregano, holds a cherished place in Middle Eastern culture, both as a fragrant herb and as a versatile spice. A key ingredient in the popular za’atar blend, it delivers an aromatic, robust flavor with...

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal and culinary herb. Fragrant, robust emerald-green plants grow 12-30” tall. Often used as a natural pest repellant. Ample water will ensure a lush crop. 200 seeds...

Persian Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Persian or anise basil is known as reyhan in Persia and Turkey. This fragrant variety has bright lemon and spicy anise notes. Wonderful in salads, grill marinades, and pesto. Persian basil is an exceptional companion plant, attracting pollinators to your...

Purple Dead-Nettle (Lamium purpureum)

Native to Eurasia and naturalized throughout North America, Purple Dead-Nettle sports purple tinged foliage and purply red spring blooms. It does not "sting" like common stinging nettle! Edible leaves can be used in salads or dried for tea. Valued for...

Quedlingburger Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Perennial

This uber aromatic variety boasts a higher essential oil content than common lemon balm, making it perfect for potent teas and tinctures. With its upright habit and bright green foliage, Quedlingburger is a striking standout in containers and herb...

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Perennial

Also known as Narrow Leaved, Lance Leaved, or English Plantain, this medicinal favorite is hardier and easier to grow than most broad leaf varieties. While typically valued for its healing properties, young Ribwort Plantain leaves are often eaten as an...

Roselle Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Perennial

Also known as Red Hibiscus or Asian Sour Leaf, this tropical perennial is not frost hardy but can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. Roselle is an African heirloom yielding heaps of tart, ruby calyces used in preserves, teas, medicinal...

Rosemary (Silvia rosmarinus)

With its pungent, piney fragrance and silver-gray leaves, rosemary is a cherished culinary herb. Woody stems make for convenient bundle drying and aromatic leaves are splendid in potpourris, essential oils, and tinctures. Valued for medicinal properties...

Russian Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculoides)

A native of Europe, this delicately flavored herb is relished by great cooks everywhere. With a flavor likened to anise and licorice, it's well suited for sauces, dressings, salads, and vinegars. Use fresh or cooked with equal success. Easy to grow...

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

This versatile herb adds classic flavorings to meat, poultry, and vegetables. Easy to grow, soft green leaves add remarkable calm to any color palette. Does equally well in containers and can be easily dried by hanging upside down in bunches. High in...

Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor)

In zones 4-8, this beautiful European heirloom can be cultivated as a perennial; elsewhere it is grown as an annual herb. Jagged leaves have a bright, cucumber-like flavor and aroma. Use Salad Burnet to infuse vinegars and oils or add to your summer...