Herb Description and Taste

The leaves and flowers of scented geraniums are edible. Thanks to the essential oils in their leaves, they lend not only decorative touches but also a fine aroma to meat dishes, salads and desserts. Varieties with a lemon aroma add zest to salads, sorbets or tea.

Many grow near streams in their native habitats, but generally ‘less is more’ is a good guideline for watering these plants. They do not like to be damp at all.

Herb Description and Taste

It’s the most common variety of basil with a wonderful spicy aroma.  It is typically used in pesto and tomato-based dishes.

Plant in a sunny area and keep soil moist.  Pruning off the tallest flowers as soon as possible will encourage foliage growth and keep the plant going strong. The leaves should be picked when the plant reaches 6 to 8 inches tall. When harvest early in the morning, the leaves are juicer.

We carry the most common types of basil

Sweet basil

Purple basil (less sweet than common basil)

Lemon basil (lemon flavor)

Thai basil (licorice flavor)

Herb Description and Taste

The two species of chives commonly grown in home gardens are common chives and garlic chives

 Chives are member of the onion family. The edible, flavorful flowers may be white, pink, purple, or red, depending on variety.

• full sun, though they will tolerate light shade.
• Soil needs to be moist, fertile, rich, and well-draining