Herb Varieties Herbs

Rosemary

While there are a few varieties of rosemary, I typically grow the upright type that forms a bush.  If it blooms, it will get blue flowers. Best Features: 1) It is so aromatic!  If you go outside in the rain, the rosemary will smell so good! 2) Depending on where you live this plant will […]

Basil Varieties

African Blue Basil

Not only is this basil plant beautiful, it attracts beneficial insects to the garden.  However, you won’t see seeds for this hybrid : ( Best Features: 1) It is a bee magnet! 2) The leaves start out green and as they mature the veins become purple. 3) The stems are dark purple.   4) The […]

Sow and Grow Cilantro

Sow and Grow Cilantro

Cilantro loves the cool weather like dill so the sowing and growing tips are similar.  There are some cilantro varieties that are slower to bolt in the summer heat. Outdoor Sowing Tips:  1) In order to germinate, cilantro seeds prefer soil temperature between 60°F and 70°F.  This means that you can start sowing outdoors a few […]