Sunday, April 10, 2011

Herbs that we Grow.

Listed below are the various herbs that we sell. Last year I made a very good ice tea using fresh mint leaves and stevia. Personally I don't cook that much so my knowledge with herbs is what I have read in magazines, on the Internet, in seed catalogs, and in books. This year I hope to do more cooking so I can give people ideas on how to use the herbs and vegetables that I grow.

Basil:

Purple ruffles- has a slight clove scent and flavor.

Sweet Basil- Traditional basil that is used to make pesto or other dishes.

Thai Basil- has a licorice scent and flavor.

Cinnamon Basil- has a sweet cinnamon flavor. Can be used in food dishes and also be used in flower bouquets.

Lemon Basil- sweet and tangy flavor.

Catnip- Cats love this herb. It can also be used in teas.

Cilantro- Has a citrus and nutty flavour and it is used in salsas. The edible seeds are called Coriander.

Dill -We do not sell dill plants as they do not transplant well. We do sell fresh dill off of the home yard and at farmers' markets.

Lavender- The lavender we grow flowers in the first year. Lavender is used in a variety of crafts (potpourris, sachets, soaps, and wreaths).

Mint- Good for making jelly, teas, and in other recipes.

Oregano- Can be used in food dishes or in teas.

Parsley- Has a celery like taste and can be used in soups, as garnishes, and other dishes. Rosemary Can be used in crafts.

Sage- Has a slight lemon flavor and can be used in dressings, sauces, and teas. Can also be used in dried floral arrangements.

Summer Savory- Has a peppery taste. A lot of people use this herb to make a fresh bean soup.

Stevia- A sugar substitute. The leaves can be used dried or fresh.

Thyme- Can be used in teas and food dishes.

Listed below are some of the herb gardens we grow. They are perfect for the patio, deck, or balcony.

Italian herb garden: Sweet basil, oregano, chives, thyme, parsley.

Basil herb garden: all of the basil's that we grow in one pot.

Tea herb garden: Stevia, mint, lemon basil, cinnamon basil.

Lorissa

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