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1485900-33020A Celebration of HerbsGrowing Herbs in North TexasBeth DiGioia and Mary Nell JacksonMembers at Large The Herb Society of America020000A Celebration of HerbsGrowing Herbs in North TexasBeth DiGioia and Mary Nell JacksonMembers at Large The Herb Society of America Disclaimer: It is the policy of The Herb Society of America not to advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation or an endorsement of any particular medical or health treatment. Definition of Herbs: Two distinct meanings of the word ‘herb’: 1. A non-woody plant, from which we get the term ‘herbaceous’; 2. Any plant that has therapeutic properties.“Although we tend to think of herbs as small, aromatic plants such as parsley and thyme. They include a very wide range of plants from annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials to trees, shrubs, climbers and primitive plants such as ferns and mosses. Some herbs are not especially aromatic, and others may even smell unpleasant; for example, a boxwood hedge after clipping.”- Deni Bown, Growing Herbs Most Asked Question About Herbs: How do you pronounce the word “herb”? Is the ‘H’ emphasized or not? The answer is that it depends upon where you live. In the UK, they emphasize the ‘H’. In the United States, the ‘H’ is swallowed. ‘Erb’ is what some say.Why Grow Herbs: Easy to Grow; Resilient; Attract Bees and Butterflies; Essential Oils Confuse Pests; A Herb for Every Situation; Good for your Health; Economical; Reduces your Carbon Footprint; Herbs are BeautifulParts of Herb Plants: FOLIAGE is the most commonly used part of an herb. FLOWERS are used extensively for the distilling of essential oils, and some flowers can be added to food. 1819275156845Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)Ann-thris-cus sir-a-fole-eumCool Season AnnualPart Sun to Part Shade1’ t x 1’ wBlooms White, Late Spring4000020000Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)Ann-thris-cus sir-a-fole-eumCool Season AnnualPart Sun to Part Shade1’ t x 1’ wBlooms White, Late SpringArtichoke Soup Recipe: Defrost and slice 2 8 ounce packages of frozen artichoke hearts and place in a bowl of water with a squeeze of lemon. Sauté two minced shallots in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add drained artichoke hearts and cook until soft. Add 1 cup of wine and cook until almost evaporated. Add 3 cups of chicken stock and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Puree, discarding the fibrous pieces. Before serving, stir in one tablespoon of butter. Garnish with Parmesan cheese curls and minced chervil. Serves 4SEEDS, BERRIES and FRUITS are used in cooking or for making teas. STEMS are the parts of the plant visible above the ground. ROOTS, TUBERS AND BULBS refer to the parts below the ground.1600200154305Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)Eye-lex-Vom-ah-toriaSmall Evergreen TreeFull Sun to Part Sun15-25’ T x 15-25’ wBlooms White, SummerFemale Trees Produce Red Berries4000020000Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)Eye-lex-Vom-ah-toriaSmall Evergreen TreeFull Sun to Part Sun15-25’ T x 15-25’ wBlooms White, SummerFemale Trees Produce Red BerriesYaupon Holly Tea Recipe: Pick some new leaves and stems. Lightly toast in the oven at 300 degrees until the leaves begin to brown. Take 1 Tablespoon of leaves and stems and add to 2 cups of boiling water. Steep for 3 minutes and enjoy!Herbal Roots: Ginger (Zingiber officinale); Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana); Comfrey (Symphytum officinale); Orris (Iris florentina); Ginseng (Panax ginseng); Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale); Tumeric (Curcuma longa)1724025148590Ginger (Zingiber officinale)ZING-gih-bur un-fiss-in-NAY-leePerennialPart Sun to Part Shade3-4’ t x 2-3’ wBlooms Yellow, Summer020000Ginger (Zingiber officinale)ZING-gih-bur un-fiss-in-NAY-leePerennialPart Sun to Part Shade3-4’ t x 2-3’ wBlooms Yellow, SummerGinger Herbal Honey Recipe: Place 2 cups of honey and ? cup chopped ginger in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat and stir together the ingredients. As the honey becomes watery, turn the heat to low. Bring to just below a boil, uncovered. BEWARE: When honey comes to a boil, it quickly froths up and can make a mess. Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Allow to cool completely. Heat at least once more, following the same steps. After the last heating, pour honey through a strainer into a glass container. 2781300209550 Soil Preparation Mulch Sunlight Water Fertilizing Pruning Harvesting020000 Soil Preparation Mulch Sunlight Water Fertilizing Pruning Harvesting Grow Organic: Use Natural Materials; Improve and Maintain Soil Fertility; Encourage Diversity; Select Adapted Plants; You May Be Eating Your Herbs!2555875613410Close to HouseAdequate SunlightNearby Water Source020000Close to HouseAdequate SunlightNearby Water Source2390775230505 Controls Weeds Prevents Erosion and Soil Compaction Conserves Water Prevents Crusting of Soil Regulates Soil Temperature Keeps Plants Cleaner Adds Nutrients to Soil020000 Controls Weeds Prevents Erosion and Soil Compaction Conserves Water Prevents Crusting of Soil Regulates Soil Temperature Keeps Plants Cleaner Adds Nutrients to SoilSoil Preparation: Raised Beds; Organic Matter; Expanded Shade2398395468630Mediterranean herbs benefit from a mulch of pea gravel.Hardwood mulch may cause rotting at the stem.00Mediterranean herbs benefit from a mulch of pea gravel.Hardwood mulch may cause rotting at the stem.Sunlight: Half Day of Sun; Morning Light with Afternoon Protection; Some Herbs Tolerate Shade218122557150Winter Savory (Satureja montana)Sat-u-ray-a mon-tan-aPerennialFull Sun6-12” t x 8-12” wBlooms White, FallRequires Sharp Drainage4000020000Winter Savory (Satureja montana)Sat-u-ray-a mon-tan-aPerennialFull Sun6-12” t x 8-12” wBlooms White, FallRequires Sharp DrainageFish in Brodo Recipe: Combine ? cup white wine, ? cup stock and ? cup olive oil. Add 2 sliced tomatoes, 2 sliced shallots, 1 tsp salt and 5 sprigs of Winter Savory. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add ?# firm fish. Spoon broth over fish, cover and simmer 8 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped Winter Savory.Herbs That Tolerate Shade: Bergamot (Monardo didyma); Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium); Chives (Allium schoenoprasum); Ginger (Zingiber officinale); Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis); Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphayalla); Mints (Mentha spp.); Mexican Mint Marigold (Tagetes lucinda); Nettle (Urtica dioica); Parsley (Petroselinum crispum); Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans); St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum); Tarragon (Artemesia dracunculus); Violets (Viola spp.).1857375491490Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphayalla)A-lo-ISS-ee-a tri-FILL-laTender PerennialSun to Part Shade1-2’ t x 1-2’ wPrune Regularly020000Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphayalla)A-lo-ISS-ee-a tri-FILL-laTender PerennialSun to Part Shade1-2’ t x 1-2’ wPrune RegularlyLemon Verbena Simple Syrup Recipe: Combine 1 cup sugar and 2 cups of water. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Add ? cup lemon verbena leaves. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and rest for one hour. Strain. Refrigerate until using.Lemon Drop Martini Recipe: 2 parts Vodka; 1 part Simple Syrup; 1 part Triple Sec; 1 part Lemon Juice. Mix all ingredients in a shaker; add ice and shake until frosty. If you indulge, please drink responsibly.Water: Wet Soil Thoroughly; Allow to Dry Between Watering; Group Plants According to Water Needs; Apply Water at the Root Zone; Rainwater279146010160Herbs that are Good NeighborsSunny and DrySunny and Moist Shady and MoistBayBasil ChervilBergamotCalendula ChivesDillLemongrass CilantroLavenderLemon Verbena GingerMarjoramMx Mint Marigold Lemon BalmRosemaryOregano Mx Mint MarigoldSagePineapple Sage ParsleyThymeSalad Burnett Pineapple SageSteviaWinter Savory020000Herbs that are Good NeighborsSunny and DrySunny and Moist Shady and MoistBayBasil ChervilBergamotCalendula ChivesDillLemongrass CilantroLavenderLemon Verbena GingerMarjoramMx Mint Marigold Lemon BalmRosemaryOregano Mx Mint MarigoldSagePineapple Sage ParsleyThymeSalad Burnett Pineapple SageSteviaWinter Savory Fertilizing: Amended Garden Soil Provides Nutrients; Encourages Healthy Growth; Avoid High Nitrogen; Slow Release, OrganicGeneral Guidelines for Planting Herbs: Water the Day Before; Plant Late Afternoon/Overcast Day; Plant at the Same Depth; Water Well; Follow a Watering Schedule2379980141605Prune on a Regular BasisEncourages Bushy GrowthPinch PruningUse Sharp, Clean Tools020000Prune on a Regular BasisEncourages Bushy GrowthPinch PruningUse Sharp, Clean Tools1780540325120Allow Herbs to Settle In Before PruningSelective PruningPractice Good HygieneChives are Different020000Allow Herbs to Settle In Before PruningSelective PruningPractice Good HygieneChives are Different1933575213360Basil (Ocimum basilicum)OH-see-mum ba-SEE-li-kumAnnualFull Sun2-1/2’ t x 2-1/2’ w - Depending on VarietyBlooms White, SummerPrune and Deadhead Regularly020000Basil (Ocimum basilicum)OH-see-mum ba-SEE-li-kumAnnualFull Sun2-1/2’ t x 2-1/2’ w - Depending on VarietyBlooms White, SummerPrune and Deadhead RegularlyBasil Salt Recipe: Combine 1 cup (packed) basil leaves, add ? cup Kosher or sea salt to your food processor and pulse and stir until the consistency you desire. Some sources say pulse till fine, but it is okay to leave it a bit coarse. Once you have the desired consistency, pour the salt onto parchment lined baking sheets and bake 225 degrees for 30-40 minutes to remove all the moisture. Let cool then store in glass jars.Basil Sugar Recipe: Place equal parts of basil and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the basil is finely ground and the mixture is well combined.Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Basil Sugar Recipe (from Pinterest): ? cup granulated Sugar; ? cup fresh Basil; 6 oz. White Chocolate or Dark Chocolate chopped; 16 large Strawberries. Place basil and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the basil is finely ground and the mixture is well combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir chocolate in small bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove from water. Dip 2/3 of the berry in the chocolate. Turn berry dipped end up and sprinkle with basil sugar. Place on prepared sheet, repeat with remaining berries, chocolate and sugar. Chill until chocolate sets about 30 minutes.Annual Herb Definition: An annual plant is one whose complete cycle of development from germination of the seed through flowering and death occurs in a single growing season.2047240100965Annual HerbsBasilFlorence FennelBorageNasturtiumsCalendulaNigellaChervilPelargoniumsCilantroPoppyDillSummer Savory020000Annual HerbsBasilFlorence FennelBorageNasturtiumsCalendulaNigellaChervilPelargoniumsCilantroPoppyDillSummer Savory2667038100Scented GeraniumsPelargonium spp.00Scented GeraniumsPelargonium spp. 2447925209550Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)Ko-ree-AM-dri, sa-TEE-vumCool Season AnnualFull Sun2’ t x 1’ wBlooms White, Late Spring020000Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)Ko-ree-AM-dri, sa-TEE-vumCool Season AnnualFull Sun2’ t x 1’ wBlooms White, Late SpringCilantro Lime Butter Recipe: ? cup Butter; 2 Tbs. Cilantro; ? tsp. Lime Zest; ? tsp. Shallot; Salt and Pepper to Taste. Bring butter to room temperature. Mix in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into crocks or roll into logs. Refrigerate or freeze.Biennial Herb Definition: A biennial plant is one that requires two seasons to complete its growth cycle, usually generating vegetative growth the first year, then flowering, fruiting and dying and second year.2600325250190Biennial HerbsCarawayNasturtium*Clary SageParsleyEvening PrimroseSteviaLunariaSweet WilliamMullein*Grown as an Annual4000020000Biennial HerbsCarawayNasturtium*Clary SageParsleyEvening PrimroseSteviaLunariaSweet WilliamMullein*Grown as an Annual76202266950Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)00Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)1838325335915Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)Pet-ro-see-LEEN-um KRIS-pumCool Season BiennialSun to Part Sun1-3’ t x 1-3’ wBlooms White, Late Spring-SummerFlat Leaf Variety More FlavorfulSoak Seed Prior to Sowing020000Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)Pet-ro-see-LEEN-um KRIS-pumCool Season BiennialSun to Part Sun1-3’ t x 1-3’ wBlooms White, Late Spring-SummerFlat Leaf Variety More FlavorfulSoak Seed Prior to SowingGremolata Recipe: Place 1 cup Italian Parsley, 2-3 garlic cloves and zest of one small lemon in a food processor and pulse until chopped. Add 1-2 tsp. fresh lemon juice, ? cup olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse again until combined but not smooth. Makes one cup. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.Perennial Herbs Definition: A perennial plant is one that continues the cycle of new growth, flowering and fruiting for at least three years. 2714625-18415Perennial HerbsArtemisiaLemon BalmBay LaurelLemon GrassBergamotMarjoram, SweetCatmintMexican Mint MarigoldCatnipMintsChivesOreganoComfreyRosemaryEchinaceaRosesFennel, BronzeSageFeverfewSavory, WinterGarlicSorrelGingerSt. John’s WortHorehoundTansyHorseradishThymeHyssopVioletsLavenderYarrow020000Perennial HerbsArtemisiaLemon BalmBay LaurelLemon GrassBergamotMarjoram, SweetCatmintMexican Mint MarigoldCatnipMintsChivesOreganoComfreyRosemaryEchinaceaRosesFennel, BronzeSageFeverfewSavory, WinterGarlicSorrelGingerSt. John’s WortHorehoundTansyHorseradishThymeHyssopVioletsLavenderYarrow175260110490Purple Coneflower(Echinacea purpurea)00Purple Coneflower(Echinacea purpurea)1971675333375Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)Me-Liss-ah o-fis-ah-NALE-lisPerennialPart Sun to Part Shade1-1/2’ w x 2’ wCan be Invasive020000Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)Me-Liss-ah o-fis-ah-NALE-lisPerennialPart Sun to Part Shade1-1/2’ w x 2’ wCan be Invasive196278538100Mint (Mentha spp.)MEN-thaPerennialPart Sun to Part Shade1-1/2’ t x 2’ w Depending on VarietyCan be Invasive020000Mint (Mentha spp.)MEN-thaPerennialPart Sun to Part Shade1-1/2’ t x 2’ w Depending on VarietyCan be InvasiveBrewing the Perfect Pot of Herbal Tea: Start with fresh, cold, filtered or spring water. Bring water to a rolling boil and then take off the heat for 30-60 seconds. Use 2 Tbs. fresh herbs to 1 cup of water. Steep herbs 3-5 minutes, until desired strength is obtained.Tender Perennial Herb Definition: A tender perennial plant is often a perennial in warm climate zones, but these plants are sensitive to cold weather and must be protected or treated like an annual in areas lower than zone 9. 2667000173355Tender PerennialsCurryLavender (Some Varieties)Lemon VerbenaPineapple SageSalad BurnetTarragonTumeric00Tender PerennialsCurryLavender (Some Varieties)Lemon VerbenaPineapple SageSalad BurnetTarragonTumeric514352404745Spanish Lavender(Lavendula stoeches)00Spanish Lavender(Lavendula stoeches) 2628900280670Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans)SAL-vee-uh ELL-eh-ganzTender PerennialSun to Part Sun3-4’ t x 2-3’ wBlooms Red, Fall00Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans)SAL-vee-uh ELL-eh-ganzTender PerennialSun to Part Sun3-4’ t x 2-3’ wBlooms Red, FallHerb Garden Punch Recipe: 1 gallon Unsweetened Apple Juice; Juice of 2 Lemons; 8 Stems of Lemon Balm; 8 Stems of Mint; 6 Stems Pineapple Sage; 2 Stems Lemon Verbena; One Gallon Water or 1 Litre Ginger Ale. Combine herbs with Apple Juice and Lemon Juice. Chill overnight. Strain and add Water or Ginger Ale. Serve Cold. 3648075180340Essential Culinary HerbsBasilMarjoram, SweetBay LaurelMintsChivesOreganoCilantroParsleyDillRosemaryFennelSaffronGarlicSageLavenderSavory, WinterLemon BalmTarragonLemon VerbenaThyme00Essential Culinary HerbsBasilMarjoram, SweetBay LaurelMintsChivesOreganoCilantroParsleyDillRosemaryFennelSaffronGarlicSageLavenderSavory, WinterLemon BalmTarragonLemon VerbenaThyme2114550133350Dill (Anethum graveolens)A-NAY-thum gra-vay-OH-lenzCool Season AnnualSun to Part Sun1-1/2’ t x 1’ wBlooms Yellow, Spring and FallUse Leaf or Seed020000Dill (Anethum graveolens)A-NAY-thum gra-vay-OH-lenzCool Season AnnualSun to Part Sun1-1/2’ t x 1’ wBlooms Yellow, Spring and FallUse Leaf or SeedDill Herb Spread Recipe: 8 ounces Cream Cheese; 2 Tbs. Dill; 2 Tbs. Crème Fraiche; 1 Tbs. Chives;1 tsp. Lemon Zest; Salt and Pepper. Loosely chop the herbs. Combine the remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into a small bowl or decorative crock and refrigerate until ready to serve.20764503676651 Tablespoon of Fresh HerbsEquals1 teaspoon of Dried Herbs0200001 Tablespoon of Fresh HerbsEquals1 teaspoon of Dried HerbsKeeping Herbs Fresh: Loosely Wrapped in a Plastic Bag in the Refrigerator; In a Vase on the Kitchen Counter288290010160Water Miser HerbsAloe VeraOreganoArtemisiaRosemaryCatmintRueDianthusSageEchinaceaSantolinaLamb’s EarSkullcapLavenderThymeLavender CottonYarrowMullein4000020000Water Miser HerbsAloe VeraOreganoArtemisiaRosemaryCatmintRueDianthusSageEchinaceaSantolinaLamb’s EarSkullcapLavenderThymeLavender CottonYarrowMullein3810046355Pink Skullcap(Scutellaria suffrutescens)(Scute00Pink Skullcap(Scutellaria suffrutescens)(Scute1920240149860Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)TIME-us vul-GAR-rusPerennialFull Sun1’ t x 2-1/2’ wBlooms Lavender, SummerNeeds Sharp Drainage020000Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)TIME-us vul-GAR-rusPerennialFull Sun1’ t x 2-1/2’ wBlooms Lavender, SummerNeeds Sharp DrainageThyme Leaf Vinegar Recipe: Fill a clean, empty bottle with fresh thyme leaves. Top with 2 cups of white wine vinegar and seal. Leave on a sunny windowsill for four weeks, shaking gently from time to time. Strain the liquid through an unbleached coffee filter into another clean, sterilized bottle. Put a sprig of thyme in the bottle for identification and decoration. 2562225504825Grey and Silver HerbsArtemisiaMulleinEucalyptusRueGermanderSageLamb’s EarSantolinaLavender4000020000Grey and Silver HerbsArtemisiaMulleinEucalyptusRueGermanderSageLamb’s EarSantolinaLavender2752725182880Lavender (Lavendula spp).Lav-VAN-dew-laAnnual/Perennial (Depending on Variety)Full Sun to Part Sun1-3’ t x 1-3’ w (Depending on Variety)Blooms Lavender-Blue, Spring-Summer020000Lavender (Lavendula spp).Lav-VAN-dew-laAnnual/Perennial (Depending on Variety)Full Sun to Part Sun1-3’ t x 1-3’ w (Depending on Variety)Blooms Lavender-Blue, Spring-SummerLavender Cookie Recipe: 4 ounce Unsalted Butter; 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar; 1-1/4 cups Self-Rising Flour; 1 tsp. Lavender Flowers (dried); Pinch of Salt; Confectioners’ Sugar for Garnish. Cream the butter, sugar and salt until light. Add the flour and lavender. Mix well and chill for an hour. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured board roll 1/3” thick. Cut into rounds and bake on a greased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes.274828027940Not So Ordinary Herbs to InvestigateBaptisiaEpazoteCardamomEucalyptusCardoonGalangal MajorChicoryGingkoCitrusGotu KolaCulantroHoja SantaCurryHorehoundElderberryHorsetail Reed00Not So Ordinary Herbs to InvestigateBaptisiaEpazoteCardamomEucalyptusCardoonGalangal MajorChicoryGingkoCitrusGotu KolaCulantroHoja SantaCurryHorehoundElderberryHorsetail Reed13716015240Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)00Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)2000250127635Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis, S. nigra, S. RacemosaSam-BEW-kussTreeFull Sun to Part SunHeight and Width Depends on VarietyBlooms White, Spring Followed by Blue BerriesSuckers and Can be Invasive020000Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis, S. nigra, S. RacemosaSam-BEW-kussTreeFull Sun to Part SunHeight and Width Depends on VarietyBlooms White, Spring Followed by Blue BerriesSuckers and Can be InvasiveElderberry Syrup Recipe: 1 cup black Elderberries; 3 cups Water; 1 cup Raw Local Honey;5-8 Cloves (optional). Place berries and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Crush the berries and strain off the skins. Allow to cool before stirring in honey. Harvesting: End of Season; Specific to the Herb; Early in the Morning; Annual Herbs; Perennial Herbs470535074930Preserving the HarvestDryingFreezingHerbal PasteIn Salt or SugarCreate Herb Blends020000Preserving the HarvestDryingFreezingHerbal PasteIn Salt or SugarCreate Herb BlendsHerb Blends:Bouquet garni: Always Bay Leaf and Parsley. Sometimes Peppercorns, Rosemary, Savory, Tarragon and Thyme.Fines herbs: Chives, Tarragon and Chervil/ParsleyHerbs de Provence: Thyme, Rosemary, Marjoram and Basil (some recipes call for a small amount of Lavender)Propagation: Division; Stem Cuttings; Leaf Cuttings; Root Cuttings3362325-9525Growing Herbs in ContainersContainers can be Moved as Needed Sun/Shade ProtectionYou Control the EnvironmentControl Invasive HerbsEase of MaintenanceDrainage HolesCommercial Potting SoilMore Water NeedsMulchGroup Plants with Same NeedsProtect from Freezing020000Growing Herbs in ContainersContainers can be Moved as Needed Sun/Shade ProtectionYou Control the EnvironmentControl Invasive HerbsEase of MaintenanceDrainage HolesCommercial Potting SoilMore Water NeedsMulchGroup Plants with Same NeedsProtect from FreezingContainer Garden Design: Thriller, Filler and Spiller; Mix with Annuals and BulbsPlanting Combinations:Mediterranean: Lavender, Thyme, Rosemary, Garden Sage, Tri-Colored Sage, Bay, Creeping Rosemary & MarjoramScented: Mints, Scented Geranium, Lemon Grass, Lemon Verbena, Lemon BalmTea: Mints, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Thyme, Lemon Grass, Pineapple SageCulinary: Onion Chives, Dill, Basil, Mints, Lemon Balm Oregano, Flat Leaf Parsley, Garlic Chives, French Tarragon Growing Herbs Indoors: Generally Not Recommended; Sunny Window or Artificial Light Source; Selective Pruning/Pinching; Water Judiciously; Potential Pest Problems-609602059940Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)00Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)2273935278130Herbs to Grow IndoorsBasilOreganoBayParsleyChivesPelargoniumsDillRosemaryLavenderSageLemon VerbenaThyme4000020000Herbs to Grow IndoorsBasilOreganoBayParsleyChivesPelargoniumsDillRosemaryLavenderSageLemon VerbenaThyme 2361565242570Sage (Salvia officinalis)SAL-vee-ah o-fis-ih-NAL-lisPerennialFull Sun to Part Sun1-2’ t x 1’ wBlooms Lavender, Spring4000020000Sage (Salvia officinalis)SAL-vee-ah o-fis-ih-NAL-lisPerennialFull Sun to Part Sun1-2’ t x 1’ wBlooms Lavender, SpringSmudge sticks are used as a natural way to cleanse the air. When dried they can be placed in a glass dish or abalone shell to distribute the herbal scented smoke. How to Make Sage, Lavender and Cedar Smudge Sticks: Combine a few stems of herbs facing in the same direction. Wrap them together using string. Let smudge sticks dry in a cool place, out of direct sunlight, for about a week. Growing Herbs from Seed:Cool Season: Calendula; Chives; Cilantro; Dill; Florence Fennel; Parsley; PoppyWarm Season: Basil; Borage; Fennel; Nigella1866900635CalendulaCalendula officinalisKa-LEN-dew-la oh-fis-ih-NAH-lisCool Season AnnualFull Sun1’ t x 1’ wBlooms Yellow, Orange and CreamSpring and Fall4000020000CalendulaCalendula officinalisKa-LEN-dew-la oh-fis-ih-NAH-lisCool Season AnnualFull Sun1’ t x 1’ wBlooms Yellow, Orange and CreamSpring and Fall Calendula Oil Recipe: Place calendula flowers in a clean glass jar (fresh or dried). If you use fresh let them sit for 12 hours to remove moisture. Pour almond oil over the petals making sure you cover the flowers by one inch. Stir well. Cap tightly, label and date contents. Keep in a sunny spot and turn it upside down or shake once a day. After 4-6 weeks, strain the herbs.Bibliography:Balick, Michael J. Rodale’s 21st Century Herbal. Rodale Press, 2014. Emmaus, PABown, Deni. The Herb Society of America’s Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses. Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1995. London, England.Bown, Deni. Growing Herbs. Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1995. London, England.Farmers’ Almanac Blog. health/2014/02/03/elderberry-syrup-a-magic-immunity-elixirFFoley, Caroline; Nice, Jill; and Webb, Marcus A. New Herb Bible. Quintet Publishing Limited, 2002. London, England.Harding, Jennie. The Herb Bible. Barnes and Noble, 2005. New York, NY.Hill, Madalene and Barclay, Gwen. Southern Herb Growing. Shearer Publishing, 1987. Fredericksburg, TX.Kowalchik, Claire and Hylton, William H. Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. Rodale Press, 1987. Emmaus, PA.Lovejoy, Ann. The Sage Garden. Chronicle Books, 2001. San Francisco, CA.McVickar, Jekka. The Complete Herb Book. Kyle Cathie Limited, 1984. London, England.Roth, Sally. The Successful Herb Gardener. Hearst Books, 2001. New York, NY.Schlosser, Katherine K. The Herb Society of America’s Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs. Louisiana State University Press, 2007. Baton Rouge, LAaggie.horticulture.tamu.edugarden- ................
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