THE HERBS
BASIL (Ocimum basilicum) - annual. 12-24 inches high; 12 inches wide. Sunny or partially shady location; rich, moist, well-drained soil; will grow indoors
USES : fresh or dried leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables.Italian recipes especially
LINKS :BOTANY.COM
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CATNIP (Nepeta cataria) - perennial. 12 - 36 inches high. Sun or partial shade. pretty tolerable
USES : Dried leaves used in tea. Cats think its groovy
LINKS :WEEKEND GARDENER
HENRIETTES HERBAL SITE
DATABASE
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CHIVES (Allium schoenoprasum) - perennial. 18 inches high; 10-14 inches wide. sun or partialy shady location ; rich, moist soil; will grow indoors
USES : leaves give onion flavor to soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables(especially on a good baked potato:)
LINKS :EDIBLE LANDSCAPING
BOTANY.COM
BOTANICAL.COM includes historical info
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DILL (Anethum graveolens) - annual. 36 inches high; 24 inches wide. Sunny location. Moist soil; will grow inside
USES : leaves, fresh and dried, and seeds in soups, stews and sauces; fish and egg recipes; pickles, salads, and vegetables.
LINKS :BOTANY.COM
DATABASE
BOTANICAL.COM includes historical info
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LAMBS EAR (Stachys byzantina) - perennial. 12-15 inches wide. Sunny location. Well drained,Low fertility soil;
USES : once used for its medicinal value,(i believe it was rubbed on minor scratches and whatnot, now mainly grown for its ornamental showy soft leaves.
LINKS :WESTON GARDENS
MOUNTAIN VALLEY GROWERS
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LEMON BALM (Melissa officinalis) - perennial. 24-36 inches high; 24 inches wide. Sunny or light shade location. Rich, well drained soil.
USES : fresh leaves in tea, soups, stews, sauces, salads, vegetables, and iced drinks; dried leaves in potpourris and sachets
LINKS :EDIBLE LANDSCAPING
BOTANY.COM
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MINT (Mentha) - perennial. There are more than 500 species of mint, each with its own distinct flavor, scent, color and shape.
USES : Leaves used in tea.Flavorings for candy, ice cream..etc.etc....
LINKS :DATABASE
BOTANICAL.COM includes historical info
GARDEN GUIDES
HOW TO MAKE A MINT JULEP
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OREGANO (Origanum vulgare) - perennial. 12-24 inches high; 10-20 inches wide. Sunny location. Well drained soil; will grow inside
USES : fresh or dried leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables; pizza
LINKS :BOTANY.COM
WEEKEND GARDENER
DATABASE
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PARSLEY (Petroselinum crispum) - biennial. 18-24 inches high; 8-16 inches wide. sun or partialy shady location ; rich, moist soil; will grow indoors
USES : fresh leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables. Mostly used as a garnish
LINKS :YARD AND GARDEN
BOTANY.COM
BOTANICAL.COM includes historical info
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ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis) - perennial. 72 inches high. Sun or partial shade. Well drained soil; will grow inside
USES : fresh or dried leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables; cosmetics
LINKS :EDIBLE LANDSCAPING
BOTANY.COM
DATABASE
BOTANICAL.COM includes historical info
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THYME (Thymus vulgaris ) - perennial. 2-12 inches high; 10-12 inches wide. sun or partialy shady location; tolerates poor soil
USES : fresh or dried leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables; flavoring for vinegar
LINKS :EDIBLE LANDSCAPING
BOTANY.COM
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