Grow Your Own Culinary & Aromatic Herbs
Transform your cooking and elevate your garden with our extensive selection of fresh herb plants! From classic culinary herbs like basil and oregano to unique specialty varieties and aromatic treasures, we grow one of the most comprehensive herb selections in the region. Our greenhouse-grown herb plants are nurtured for optimal flavor, fragrance, and garden performance, giving you the freshest ingredients right at your fingertips.
Why Grow Your Own Herbs?
The Benefits of Fresh, Homegrown Herbs
Growing your own herbs offers unmatched freshness, flavor intensity, and variety that you simply cannot find in grocery stores. Plus, herbs are among the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow!
- Peak Flavor: Harvest at optimal freshness for maximum taste
- Unique Varieties: Access to specialty herbs not found in stores
- Cost Savings: A single basil plant produces what costs dozens of dollars in store-bought herbs
- Always Available: Fresh herbs whenever you need them for cooking
- Pesticide-Free: You control exactly what goes on your food
- Medicinal Properties: Many herbs offer natural health benefits
- Aromatherapy: Fragrant herbs provide natural stress relief
- Tea Making: Fresh herbs for homemade herbal teas
- Natural Remedies: Traditional herbs for home remedies
- Easy to Grow: Most herbs are low-maintenance and forgiving
- Small Space Friendly: Perfect for containers, window boxes, and small gardens
- Multiple Harvests: Cut and come again throughout the growing season
- Attractive Plants: Beautiful foliage and flowers enhance any garden
- Beneficial Insects: Many herbs attract pollinators and beneficial insects
Our Herb Growing Expertise
Cultivated for Maximum Flavor and Fragrance
We grow our herbs with the same attention to quality that we give all our plants, but with special focus on developing superior flavor and fragrance.
Our Quality Process:
- Optimal Growing Conditions: Temperature and light conditions that maximize essential oil production
- Proper Timing: Plants grown for peak flavor development
- Variety Selection: We choose varieties known for superior culinary and aromatic qualities
- Careful Handling: Gentle care preserves delicate leaves and stems
Fresh Rotation: Regular succession of plants ensures peak quality
Comprehensive Herb Selection
From Classic Culinary to Unique Specialties
We grow one of the most extensive herb selections available, featuring classic cooking herbs, specialty varieties, and unique options you won't find elsewhere.
- Italian Basil - Classic sweet basil for pasta and tomatoes
- African Blue - Ornamental with purple flowers, mild flavor
- Thai Basil - Spicy, anise-like flavor for Asian cuisine
- Tower Basil - Columnar growth, excellent for small spaces
- Bonsai Basil - Compact, perfect for containers
- Cinnamon Basil - Sweet cinnamon scent and flavor
- Lemon Basil - Bright citrus notes
- Sweet Thai - Traditional Thai cooking variety
- Greek Basil - Small-leaved, intensely flavored
- Pesto Party - Specifically bred for pesto making
- Red Rubin - Purple leaves, mild flavor, gorgeous color
- Spearmint - Classic mint flavor
- Mojito Mint - Perfect for cocktails and beverages
- Orange Mint - Citrus-scented refreshing variety
- Peppermint - Strong, cooling menthol flavor
- Ginger Mint - Spicy ginger notes
- Apple Mint - Sweet, fruity fragrance
- Pineapple Mint - Tropical fruit scent
- Chocolate Mint - Rich, chocolatey aroma
- Common Sage - Traditional culinary sage
- Purple Sage - Colorful foliage, same great flavor
- Tricolor Sage - Variegated leaves in white, green, and pink
- Bergarten Sage - Large, silvery leaves
- Golden Icentra - Yellow-green variegated foliage
- Variegated Bergarten - Silver leaves with cream edges
- English Thyme - Traditional culinary thyme
- French Thyme - Delicate, refined flavor
- Golden Lemon Thyme - Citrus scent with golden foliage
- Rose Thyme - Floral notes with rose fragrance
- Silver Thyme - Variegated silver and green leaves
- Greek Oregano - Intense, traditional Mediterranean flavor
- Italian Oregano - Milder, sweet oregano flavor
- Golden Oregano - Yellow-green leaves, decorative and flavorful
- Hot 'n' Spicy Oregano - Intense heat and oregano flavor
- Parsley (Flat & Curly) - Kitchen essentials
- Cilantro - Fresh, bright flavor for Mexican and Asian cuisine
- Chives (Onion & Garlic) - Mild onion family flavors
- Dill - Perfect for pickles and fish dishes
- Rosemary - Aromatic evergreen herb
Tarragon - French cuisine classic
- Arugula - Peppery salad green
- Borage - Cucumber-flavored flowers and leaves
- Catnip - For your feline friends!
- Chamomile - Calming tea herb
- Lavender (Grosso) - Fragrant, culinary variety
- Lemon Balm - Citrus-scented, calming herb
- Lemon Grass - Essential for Asian cooking
- Marjoram - Sweet, mild oregano relative
- Rue - Traditional medicinal herb
Sorrel - Lemony, tart salad green
Herb Gardening Success Tips
Growing Beautiful, Productive Herb Gardens
Container Growing
- Perfect for Beginners: Most herbs thrive in containers
- Space Efficient: Grow many varieties in small areas
- Easy Harvesting: Keep culinary herbs close to the kitchen
- Mobility: Move containers to optimal sun/shade conditions
Garden Bed Planting
- Companion Planting: Herbs enhance vegetable gardens
- Pest Deterrent: Many herbs naturally repel garden pests
- Pollinator Attraction: Herb flowers attract beneficial insects
- Perennial Options: Some herbs return year after year
Harvesting Guidelines
- Best Timing: Morning harvest after dew dries for peak oils
- Proper Technique: Cut stems, don't pull leaves
- Regular Harvesting: Frequent cutting encourages bushy growth
- Flower Management: Pinch flowers to maintain leaf production
Seasonal Herb Gardening
Year-Round Herb Enjoyment
Spring Planting
- Cool Season Herbs: Cilantro, dill, chives can go out early
- Warm Season Prep: Start warm-weather herbs indoors or wait until soil warms
Summer Growing
- Peak Season: Most herbs at their flavorful best
- Heat Lovers: Basil, oregano, thyme thrive in summer heat
- Succession Planting: Replant cilantro and dill once a month
Fall Harvest
- Preservation Time: Dry, freeze, or make herb oils and vinegars
- Cool Season Return: Second planting of cilantro and other cool-weather herbs
- Perennial Care: Prepare hardy herbs for winter
Winter Planning
- Indoor Growing: Continue herbs on sunny windowsills
- Planning Next Year: Order seeds, plan garden expansions
- Preservation Enjoyment: Use your preserved summer herbs
Culinary Uses & Pairings
Getting the Most from Your Herb Garden
- Italian Cooking: Basil, oregano, parsley, rosemary
- French Cuisine: Tarragon, thyme, chives, parsley
- Mexican Flavors: Cilantro, oregano, lemon balm
- Asian Cooking: Thai basil, lemon grass, mint
- Mediterranean: Sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano
- Fresh Freezing: Freeze herbs in olive oil or water
- Drying: Hang bundles or use dehydrator
- Herb Butters: Mix with softened butter and freeze
- Infused Oils: Create flavored cooking oils
- Herb Salts: Blend with coarse salt for seasoning
Expert Growing Advice
Ensuring Herb Garden Success
- Sun Requirements: Most culinary herbs prefer full sun
- Drainage: Excellent drainage essential for most herbs
- Soil Conditions: Many herbs prefer lean, well-draining soil
- Accessibility: Plant kitchen herbs close to the house
- Watering: Most herbs prefer moderate, consistent moisture
- Fertilizing: Light feeding - too much reduces essential oils
- Pruning: Regular harvesting keeps plants productive
- Winter Care: Know which herbs are annual vs. perennial
- Organic Growing: Tips for pesticide-free herb production
- Indoor Growing: Transitioning outdoor herbs to indoor containers
- Seed Starting: When and how to start herbs from seed
- Problem Solving: Dealing with common herb growing challenges
Getting Started With Herbs
Your Path to Fresh, Flavorful Cooking
Whether you're growing your first herb pot on a windowsill or planning an extensive culinary garden, we're here to help you succeed with the freshest, most flavorful herbs.
- Best Selection: Spring through early summer for fullest variety
- Bring: List of herbs you cook with regularly, container measurements
- Ask About: Variety recommendations, growing tips, preservation methods
- Herb Garden Planning: Help designing productive herb gardens
- Container Combinations: Creating herb container gardens
- Culinary Advice: Which varieties work best for different cuisines
- Growing Guidance: Care instructions for each herb type
- Restaurant Suppliers: Ask about bulk quantities for commercial kitchens
- Unique Varieties: Special orders for unusual herbs
- Organic Growing: Guidance for pesticide-free herb production
Ready to Transform Your Cooking?
Visit our greenhouses to explore our incredible herb selection and discover varieties you never knew existed. From common cooking herbs to exotic specialties, we'll help you create an herb garden that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your own kitchen!