{"title":"Must-Have Herbs","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=NY0RC4I]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"NY0RC4I\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you aren’t growing herbs in your garden, you really should be. There really is no reason to be intimidated by herbs. They’re super easy to grow and as pretty as they are useful and delicious. They fit beautifully into the landscape or garden, adding wonderful textures, lovely colors, and sumptuous scents, but they can also look exceptionally cute in decorative pots, outdoors or indoors on a sunny windowsill. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"organic-arugula-seeds-05891-pk-p1","title":"Organic Arugula Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 50\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn organic variety, arugula, also known as rocket, roquette, or rocola, is a Mediterranean herb grown as a leafy vegetable. Once a rare delicacy, renowned for its peppery, nutty, mustard-like bite, arugula has a delectable flavor, unlike any other green, when the leaves are young and tender. Leaves are best cut at 2 to 3 inches long. Older leaves lose tenderness and can become bitter but are often used in soups and stews. The plant is considered a superfood for its nutrient rich content, having high (top 20) Aggregate Nutrient Density Index score (ANDI), or micronutrient-per-calorie density.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis herbaceous annual is a member of the cabbage and mustard family (Brassicaceae), often referred to as crucifers or brassicas. It germinates easily and grows quickly (it's called rocket for a reason), yielding thick greens within weeks of planting. Cutting stimulates new leaf growth, so a single plant keeps producing over a long season. But succession plantings every 2 to 3 weeks is recommended for continual harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eArugula prefers full sun to dappled shade and rich, moist soils. It is pest and disease resistant and cold tolerant. The plant is self-pollinating and will bear fruit without any pollen from other varieties, but will also cross-pollinate, possibly with different species. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA cool-season vegetable, one of the first to be planted in the garden, arugula can be direct sown into the garden in early spring before the last frost date. Direct sowing is preferred, but it can also be started indoors and transplanted, spring and fall. It needs cold temperatures to germinate and grow.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. With the Bio Dome, you can control the temperature, light, and soil mix to ensure your seeds become strong for transplant. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCompanion plants: kale, lettuce, cress, carrots\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354466553915,"sku":"05891-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05891-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891721"},{"product_id":"dill-seeds-00772","title":"Dill Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 50 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAmong the most useful of herbs, dill is fragrant, attractive, and delicious. A member of the same family as parsley and cumin, its seeds have a flavor reminiscent of caraway while its leaves have a gentler, more subtle taste. It belongs front and center in your sunny herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDill is an annual with feathery blue-green leaves and tiny yellow blooms that produce masses of small brown seeds in fall. Both leaves and seeds are used in cooking, lending their flavors to everything from pickles to potatoes, eggs to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor a regular supply of dill leaves, make successive sowings of the seed every 2 to 3 weeks in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Dill prefers to be direct sown, and should not be covered with too much (if any) soil at planting time. Do not plant near carrots, as they react adversely, or too close to fennel, because the flavor can be affected. However, cabbage seems to like dill nearby, and it's a nice companion to onions.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEven if it were not so delicious, dill would be a valuable addition to the garden, both for its attractive umbrellalike flowers and its ability to attract beneficial insects that prey on aphids and other destructive pests in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExpect the plants to reach 36 inches tall and 12 inches wide. To harvest the seeds, secure a paper bag over the flowerhead as the blooms begin to pass. Shake the stem of the plant every so often; when the bag rattles, it is full of dill seeds. And if you want dill to self-sow in your garden, just let the seeds fall and leave the soil undisturbed. You will have \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003elots\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e of new plants in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354473730107,"sku":"00772-PK-P1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pkt of 50000 seeds","offer_id":42354473762875,"sku":"00772-PK-50000","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_00772_1.jpg?v=1753891852"},{"product_id":"cleopatra-organic-oregano-seeds-52951-pk-p1","title":"Cleopatra Organic Oregano Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 100 direct sow; 30 transplant \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2015\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn organic variety, Cleopatra Oregano is an aromatic herb in the mint family, grown for culinary, crafting, and ornamental purposes. Cleopatra Organic Oregano is a highly popular herb with a distinct mildly spicy peppermint flavor. It is used fresh or dried to season soups, sauces, vegetables, and meat dishes. The leaves are also used in potpourris and crafts. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eOriganum syriacum\u003c\/i\u003e variety, commonly called Syrian oregano, zaatar, or Bible hyssop, Cleopatra Organic Oregano is a member of the Lamiacea family, which includes highly fragrant plants that secrete essential oils. Cleopatra Organic Oregano is an herbaceous tender perennial (Zones 9-10), typically grown as an annual. The plant has a compact, low growing, spreading, and trailing habit dense with tiny, rounded, silver-green leaves that are highly aromatic. Tiny pale pink flowers bloom in mid to late summer. Pinching or pruning back stems before flowers appear will encourage denser, bushier growth. The plant works well when massed in beds and borders but is also suitable for patio pots, widow boxes, and even hanging baskets. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Oregano is easy to grow from seed, growing best in locations with full sun and average, medium to dry, gritty sandy loams. Good drainage is extremely important because the roots will rot in saturated, poorly drained soils. Plants are heat and drought tolerant. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow oregano seed about two weeks after the last frost or start seeds indoors about 5 weeks prior to the last frost date and transplant in the garden after all threat of frost has passed and temperatures range between 60° and 70°F. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. With the Bio Dome, you can control the temperature, light, and soil mix to ensure your seeds become strong for transplant. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354519965755,"sku":"52951-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52951-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891810"},{"product_id":"sweet-basil-seeds-00304-pk-p1","title":"Sweet Basil Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 75\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe classic large-leafed Mediterranean variety, Sweet Basil, the primary culinary basil, is grown as an herb. Redolent of licorice and cloves, the succulent leaves are ideal for tomato sauces, pesto, and salads. It can be dried or chopped, covered in olive oil, and frozen in ice cube trays for later use. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen pinched back regularly, this robust annual grows as a densely branched plant, perfect for containers. It can also be grown as sprouts. It prefers full hot summer sun and moderately rich, well-drained soil. But it should be kept well watered. Open pollinated, it produces seed that will grow true to type, ideal for seed saving. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe plants can be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting into warm soil when temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Succession plantings every 2 to 3 weeks is recommended for continual harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. 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A versatile culinary green, Scarlet Red can be used like spinach and harvested as a cut-and-come-again vegetable. Mustard greens are considered a superfood for their nutrient rich content, having a high (top 20) Aggregate Nutrient Density Index score (ANDI), or micronutrient-per-calorie density. Red tatsoi is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K as well as of calcium, carotenoids, folate, and potassium. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA cold hardy herbaceous biennial, typically grown as an annual, Scarlet Red Mustard Tatsoi is a member of the cabbage and mustard family (Brassicaceae or Cruciferae), commonly called crucifers, brassicas, or cole crops. Ornamental as well as productive, Scarlet Red Mustard Tatsoi is suitable for containers but can also be grown as sprouts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarlet Red Mustard Tatsoi is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-draining soil that's high in nitrogen. For best texture and flavor, soils should be kept evenly moist. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA cool-season, winter-hardy vegetable, the toughest of the cool-season crops, one of the first to be planted in the garden, mustard seed can be direct sown into the garden as soon as the soil is workable in early spring, approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Seeds can also be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into the garden, early spring and fall. It needs cold temperatures to germinate and grow, withstanding light frost and temperatures below 28°F. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/season-extenders\"\u003eRow covers\u003c\/a\u003e offer added protection from heavy frost. 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Borne singly, in pairs, or in groups of 3, the delicate blooms arise from the axils of leaves along the slender trailing stems. The dried flowers can be used to add blue color to food and beverages, or they can be made into a healthful tea. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis plant is a \u003ci\u003eClitoria ternatea\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly called blue butterfly pea, blue pea, or butterfly pea. Although typically grown for its ornamental beauty, the plant also has extraordinary medicinal value. Extracts of \u003ci\u003eC. ternatea\u003c\/i\u003e roots and leaves have been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, and today, many of its pharmacological benefits have been confirmed in scientific studies. Its antioxidant properties, which benefit eyesight, skin, and hair, among other things, are well documented. It has also been reported to demonstrate anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidiabetic, and antipyretic activities, alleviating symptoms of numerous ailments, including fever, inflammation, pain, and many others. It's widely used as a supplement to enhance cognitive functions as well as to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBlue Butterfly Pea is an herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family that grows naturally in tropical and subtropical environments. Fast-growing, the vine can reach a height of 10 to 15 feet in a single season in optimal conditions. Grow on a support, such as an arbor or trellis, in a container, or allow it to waterfall in beautiful blue cascades from a hanging basket. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBlue Butterfly Pea grows best in locations with full sun and fertile, consistently moist, well-draining soil. In hot climates, some afternoon shade may be beneficial; however, Blue Butterfly has been specially selected to be extremely heat tolerant. Although butterfly pea can withstand arid conditions, ample moisture is preferred. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA nitrogen-fixing plant, Blue Butterfly naturally improves the soil in which it is planted by taking nitrogen from the air and converting it into a usable form in the soil, ideal for crop rotation. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAlthough growing butterfly pea from seed is easy, germination can be a little tricky. Manual or chemical scarification promotes germination. And keeping soil evenly moist (not soggy) and temperatures in a range between 75° to 89°F is imperative for success. The plants are susceptible to frost damage. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/season-extenders\"\u003eRow covers\u003c\/a\u003e offer added protection from excessively cold temperatures. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354530877499,"sku":"54028-PK-P1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_54028-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891811"},{"product_id":"munstead-lavender-heirloom-seeds-01137","title":"Munstead Lavender Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish lavender is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both fresh and dried. And Munstead, grown for its compact habit and earlier blooming flowers, is one of the best English lavender varieties of all, fabulously fragrant and absolutely beautiful. Add this evergreen perennial to your dry, sun-soaked border or meadow garden today, and begin enjoying years of beauty and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of this bushy, naturally rounded lavender is blue-green, with a silvery sheen in the summer sun. The foliage is as strongly scented as the blooms, making a fine choice to edge a pathway or place near a conversation area of the garden. Bees and butterflies adore it, of course, but not as much as you will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMunstead is the creation of famed British gardener, garden designer, and writer Gertrude Jekyll. It is named for her home, Munstead Wood, in Surrey. Introduced during World War I, this variety has been a perpetual favorite ever since, thanks to its multitude of blooms, its compact and very full habit, and its eagerness to grow and bloom in less-than-ideal settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect Munstead to reach 12 to 18 inches high and up to 24 inches wide, with small, strongly scented foliage that opens gray-blue, acquiring green and silvery hues as it matures. The  flower stems reach a foot long, packed with intensely colored purple florets in mid- to late summer. Magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMunstead is glorious in the garden, asking only for a quick trim in early spring and again right after it blooms. Grow it in well-drained soil in an open, sunny spot, or in a large container. Rosemary is a traditional companion, but Munstead pairs with almost any flowering annual or perennial, and is a lovely foreground planting for a shrub border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354534940731,"sku":"01137-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 1000 seeds","offer_id":42581306114107,"sku":"01137-PK-1000","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 2500 seeds","offer_id":42354534973499,"sku":"01137-PK-2500","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_01137_1.jpg?v=1753891852"},{"product_id":"mother-of-thyme-seeds-02016","title":"Mother of Thyme Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMother of Thyme is an ideal choice for planting between walkway stones, edging the flower or vegetable garden, or cascading over rocks or wood in a terraced garden. Its dense, spreading habit makes it the ideal groundcover, while its rich fragrance and bright blooms add immeasurably to the appeal of any landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis perennial thyme is very adaptable and tough, though to look at its lush display, you would never guess at its resilience. The blooms attract butterflies and bees, while the intense fragrance seems to deter nibbling rabbits and deer. The perfect combination.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEvergreen in most areas and quite drought resistant once it has become established, Mother of Thyme is a good choice for just about any bare, sunny, well-drained patch of soil. This prostrate, mat-forming perennial with slim stems is lined with tiny, oval, hairy leaves. Clusters of pink-purple flowers appear in summer on plants that reach ½ to 3 inches tall and up to 3 feet wide.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGrow Mother of Thyme as you would other thyme varieties: direct sow in well-drained garden soil receiving full sun, or begin indoors. Germination can be slow (up to one month), but once the seeds sprout, there's no stopping them. Thyme isn't a member of the mint family for nothing. 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It's 20 to 30 times sweeter than sugar cane, yet is noncaloric and doesn't promote tooth decay.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStevia is easy to use, too. Just drop a leaf into hot or cold drinks, or use it like a bay leaf to sweeten meat and vegetables dishes while they cook—it's heat stable. Grind the dried leaves and sprinkle them into cereals and other cold dishes as you would sugar. You can even extract the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe plant is a tender perennial (grown as an annual everywhere except zones 10 and 11) that loves consistently moist soil, full sunshine, and excellent soil drainage. Its leaves reach their peak of sweetness just before the plant flowers, and flowering is triggered by the arrival of short days. So, in late summer or fall, when the warm weather suddenly ceases, it's time to cut the plant at the base, hang it upside down in a warm, dry indoor location until it dries out, and then strip those ultra sweet leaves for healthy \"sugar\" all winter long.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStevia is not the easiest seed to germinate, but if you have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, you're halfway there. Grow lights?—It's a snap. Drop one seed into each pre-drilled hole of the Bio Dome and set the dome under grow lights in a 70 to 75 degree room. Germination takes about 7 to 15 days. The young seedlings are strong but grow slowly, so begin seeds indoors \u003cb\u003e8 weeks before transplant time\u003c\/b\u003e (after last scheduled spring frost in your area). Of course, for use in the kitchen windowsill garden or other brightly lit indoor setting, seeds may be germinated any time of year. 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The plant will reach about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide in the garden, somewhat smaller indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOnce you have grown and harvested stevia from your own garden, we predict that you'll fall in love with the health benefits of this natural sweetener.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 50 seeds","offer_id":42354558238779,"sku":"05942-PK-P1","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354558271547,"sku":"05942-PK-100","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05942_1.jpg?v=1753891854"},{"product_id":"calypso-cilantro-seeds-00596-pk-p1","title":"Calypso Cilantro Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 50\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eCalypso is destined to become the new workhorse of your herb garden. Stocky, very well-branched plants deliver almost unbelievable yields of fragrant, delectable leaves, simply packed with authentic cilantro flavor. Let them set seed and you have Coriander too!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eJust 12- to 18-inches high and wide, this powerhouse concentrates all its energy on producing masses of flavorful leaves. The more you cut, the quicker new ones arise, for a longer-than-ever season of delicious eating!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTechnically Calypso is the replacement for the old favorite Jantar, but it goes far beyond Jantar in uniformity, yields, and resistance to bolting. You're going to love it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCilantro is used in Mexican, Thai, Chinese, and Indian cooking. It is a staple of great Salsa, with a very spicy bite that complements the acidity of tomatoes and limes nicely. Pick fresh leaves all summer long. And Coriander is a fragrant spice widely used in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. 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Lemongrass also makes a wonderful ingredient for hot teas, and is attractive enough to grow simply as an ornamental in patio pots or in the sunny garden.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis clump-forming perennial resembles an ornamental grass with its aromatic cane-like stems arising from a central base. The lemon-scented, linear, strap leaves reach 3 feet long, falling over at the tip. It is a honeybee magnet, and a useful addition to any garden friendly to butterflies, bees, and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLemongrass thrives in moist soil and full sun, growing 3 to 5 feet tall within a single season. The seed germinates in 7 to 14 days, and the plant reaches a good size for picking about 3 months later. If you begin the seeds indoors, transplant the young plants at about 6 inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLemongrass is hardy only in zones 9-11, so if you live north of its range, you may want to grow it in containers, where it can be brought to a bright, frost-free location for winter. 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Now, with this exciting SimplyHerbs variety, you can expect sprouts from every planting—and once rosemary sprouts, it's off and running, ready to harvest in under two months.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUse these multiseed pellets in containers or the garden. Although rosemary is perennial in warm climates, it is easily grown as an annual everywhere, because it matures quickly and provides such beauty as well as edible foliage for fresh and dried use as an herb. It is even useful for shaping into a little holiday tree—and it will perfume any room deliciously.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eQuickly reaching 12 to 24 inches high and wide, rosemary has a naturally well branched, dense form and very slender, sage green, needle-like leaves. 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Give it a go from seed this season and delight your friends with little peppermint seedlings for the holidays!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStrongly aromatic peppermint can be used in both cooking - in drinks, salads, and baked goods - and in potpourri and other fragrant decorative items. In hot tea, it is said to help stomach upset.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePeppermint is a perennial, reaching 3 feet tall in the garden (much smaller in pots and indoors), and spreading just as far as you will let it. It offers smooth, lance-shaped 3-inch leaves, bright green with purple tints around the edges. In summer, spikes of lilac-pink flowers top the foliage, attracting bees into the garden. Give it sunshine and good soil drainage; it will do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLike all the mints, peppermint can be invasive. 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