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A Basic Guide to Herb Garden Plants

Before you begin planting your herb garden, you will need to know basic information about herb plants in general. Garden herbs, like other plants, may be annuals, perennials, or biennials. Each one has certain growing characteristics that may determine its placement in the garden. You also need to be aware of growing requirements, the specific uses of the herb, and generally how to harvest it.

Examples of annuals, plants that mature in one year, then die, are basil, cilantro and summer savory. These can be planted from seed or purchased as starter plants yearly. Biennials like parsley, caraway or angelica grow foliage the first season, and next year will bear flowers and seeds. Some examples of perennials are sage, tarragon, thyme and oregano. These return year after year, and most will survive colder temperatures. Many perennial herbs grow quite large, so you may need only one or two plants.

You can start your herbs from seed by sowing them in late winter in flats of fine loose soil or in starter  pots. Some, like parsley and cilantro are better planted directly into the garden. Always ensure your soil is moist and fine, as well as loose. Herbs don't like to be in wet soggy soil. Mix fine seeds with some sand, so they spread out better. Check the seed packages for any specific planting requirements.

We categorize herbs by how they are mainly used. Some herbs will appear in more than one category. Culinary herbs, the most commonly grown ones, are used mainly to add zest to your meals. The most commonly known culinary herbs are parsley, chives, thyme, basil, oregano, savory, rosemary, tarragon and dill.

Another group of herbs that are related to culinary herbs are those grown for teas or tisanes. Many fragrant herbs make wonderful herbal teas, for aiding relaxation, sleep, or even energizing you. Mint is probably the most common tea herb, but others such as  sage, thyme, chamomile, bergamot and lemon verbena also make delicious herb teas. These can be used alone or in combinations, fresh or dried. You'll be guided by personal taste in choosing tea herbs.

Other herbs are grown for their aromatic flowers and foliage. They are used to make fragrant oils, potpourris, and sachets. For example, you can refresh your linen closet or your clothes drawers with sprigs or sachets of dried lavender or mint flowers and leaves. Fragrant herbs such as  lemon verbena, rosemary, mint and even rose petals are often used in commercial cosmetics, soaps and toilet waters.

Another group of herbs you may wish to grow are used to enhance health. Many of these have a long history of use in folk medicine. These herbal preparations were once the only medications used, and in some countries, they are still the only available treatments. Many medicines we use today are derived from natural plants. Some commonly recognized medicinal herbs are arnica, calendula, fennel, sage, valerian and echinacea. Before using herbs as curatives, you must familiarize yourself with their properties, and study how to correctly use them.

We also can grow herbs because they are beautiful, and add to our visual enjoyment. Lavender is often grown for its spikes of lavender flowers, echinacea for its bold orange and purple blooms, and varieties of sage for red or blue blossoms and dusty green foliage. Who hasn't seen creeping blankets of thyme draping over rock gardens, with a blush of tiny purple flower spikes.

Many herbs mentioned will overlap into different groups, since they are grown for different uses. The best example, mint, is used for cooking, tea, cosmetics and pest control. No matter your reason for starting your own home herb garden, by understanding how different plants are used, you will be able to choose the right herbs just for you.

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Two's Company Silk Road Paisley Soaps in Gift Box Lemon Verbena Scented 180g French Milled Soap, Set of 3
Two's Company Silk Road Paisley Soaps in Gift Box Lemon Verbena Scented 180g French Milled Soap, Set of 3
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Two's Company Silk Road Set of 3 Paisley Soaps in Gift Box Lemon Verbena Scented 180g French Milled Soap

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  • Set of 3 French Milled Soap
  • Lemon Verbena Scented
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Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap Refills, Lemon Verbena (Pack of 3)
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap Refills, Lemon Verbena (Pack of 3)
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The herb Lemon Verbena provides refreshing, invigorating and singular fragrance for your entire home. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap Refill will ensure that you never run out of hand soap. Packaged in a handy pouch and made with 40% less plastic than traditional plastic refills containers. Simply pour it into your Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap bottle- so quick and easy. Most economical and friendly to our planet, wouldn't you agree?

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  • Provides refreshing, invigorating and singular fragrance for your entire home
  • Not tested on animals
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Citra Solv Dishwashing Products Lemon Verbena Citra Dish Natural Dish Soap Liquids 25 fl. oz.
Citra Solv Dishwashing Products Lemon Verbena Citra Dish Natural Dish Soap Liquids 25 fl. oz.
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Our naturally derived dish soap makes quick work of grease and baked-on foods, leaving dishes, flatware, pots and pans exceptionally clean and streak-free. Available in Valencia Orange (sweet & juicy), Lavender Bergamot (beautifully delicate), Lemon Verbena (fresh & invigorating) and Mango Tangerine (bright & sunny).

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  • Made with real essential oils
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de-luxe MAISON Cleaning Caddie, Lemon Verbena Dish Soap & Spray Cleaner 1 set
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Alsatian Soaps & Bath Products - Yarn Ball Guest Soap - Verbena
Alsatian Soaps & Bath Products - Yarn Ball Guest Soap - Verbena
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Glycerin with Shea Butter. Each package contains 3 yarn ball soaps and weighs a total of 6.3oz. Handcrafted in the Reno area!

Alsatian Soaps & Bath Products - Vintage Knitters Soap - Verbena
Alsatian Soaps & Bath Products - Vintage Knitters Soap - Verbena
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Each bar of soap has a basketweave knitting pattern molded right onto it! Made with shea butter for extra moisturizing, this soap is handmade (by a Reno resident and JBW customer!) using natural ingredients that are as fresh as possible. Fragranced with pure essential oils for a fresh scent. 5 oz.

Pre de Provence Soy Candle, Ceramic Jar In Box, Verbena, 4.6-Ounces
Pre de Provence Soy Candle, Ceramic Jar In Box, Verbena, 4.6-Ounces
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Bathe any room in the warm glow and soft scent of flickering candlelight with candles that are natural, clean, cool and long burning. Available in seven favorite fragrances, each Pre de Provence soy candles comes in a lidded ceramic pot and box, ready for giving.

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Alsatian Soaps & Bath Products - Knitters Hands - Original (Verbena) Tube
Alsatian Soaps & Bath Products - Knitters Hands - Original (Verbena) Tube
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Handmade Lotion Bar. This natural lotion bar is designed to melt at body temperature and prevents yarns from drawing moisture from your skin. It prevents dry patches that snag fibers without harming natural fibers. It's made with natural ingredients and smells heavenly! The perfect gift for yourself or for your knitting loved ones... The tubes 1.5 oz. each and the tins are 2.0 oz each. Knitters Hands Tin Ingredients: Beeswax, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil, Avacado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E, Fragrance Oil.

The Thymes Indigenous Verbena Bamboo Candle - 9 oz.
The Thymes Indigenous Verbena Bamboo Candle - 9 oz.
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With the energizing scent of lively tangelos, sparkling verbena and refreshing pamplemousse, this passionate fragrance unfurls across the pampas into the shimmering rainforest, flowering with yellow peony and blue freesia against a backdrop of rare woods. Artistically inspired design to enhance any décor. High quality food grade paraffin to bring you the truest scents. Burns cleanly for approximately 40 hours. For an even burn, trim the lead free wick to 1/4" before lighting. Rotate the candle regularly, and keep away from drafts.

Anthousa Aqua Verbena Candle 7.3 oz
Anthousa Aqua Verbena Candle 7.3 oz
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Fragrance: Lemon Verbena, Freesia and Lily of the Valley.A sparkling Lemon Verbena note is underscored with unique transparent ozonic notes. Waterfall fresh florals of Freesia and Lily of the Valley complete the breezy quotation. This fragrance is also available in Aqua Verbena Home Perfume. Anthousa Ambiance Candles are poured in exclusive, frosted Italian glass tumblers. Vegetable based wax candles with the purest, most elegant burn. Approximate burn time 50 hours.7.3 oz.

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  • Fragrance: Lemon Verbena, Freesia and Lily of the Valley.
  • 7.3 oz

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