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Grow an Herb Garden in Phoenix, Arizona
Basil | Bay | Borage | Calendula | Catnip | Chamomile | Chervil | Chives | Cilantro | Dill | Elecampane | Feverfew | Horehound| Lavender | Lemon Balm | Marjoram | Marshmallow | Mint | Oregano | Parsley | Rosemary | Rue | Sage | Society Garlic | Sorrel | Thyme | Toothache Plant
Chives have a subtle onion flavor or a mild garlic flavor depending on the variety chosen. The botanical name for chives is Allium schoenoprasum.
Add fresh chives for some mild flavor to just about any dish. You can also add them to salads, stews, and soups.
[Read more…] about How to Grow Chives in Gardening Zone 9bBorage is traditionally a medicinal plant. All parts of the plant including stems, leaves, flowers and seeds are used medicinally. From a culinary standpoint, Borage leaves and flowers, and stems are used in salads, as garnishes and in tea.
[Read more…] about Grow Borage in the DesertThere are hundreds of varieties of sage, however the majority are considered ornamental plants. A handful of the sages are culinary sages or edible.
Sage is part of the mint or Lamiaceae plant family. As a bonus sage has pretty flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds.
[Read more…] about 6 Culinary Sages to Grow in your Herb GardenDill is a grassy herb from the Apiaceae family. Dill is often associated with pickles as it used in the pickling process. However, dill can also be used in soups, stews and dips.
As part of the carrot family, dill is a great herb to complement carrot dishes. Personally we love to add dill to our cucumber salad recipe and tzatziki.
[Read more…] about How to Grow Dill Herbs in Gardening Zone 9bReady to create a salsa garden? Cilantro is an essential herb in your salsa garden. It is part of the Apiaceae family. This cool season flavorful herb has pungent leaves and is very versatile.
Cilantro adds a punch to everything from steak to fish dishes. It complements everything from fruity dishes to sauces.
[Read more…] about How to Grow Cilantro in Gardening Zone 9bBasil is one of the most popular culinary herbs. Your local grocery store usually stocks Sweet Basil as this is the most common variety of this herb.
You can also find varieties with deep purple leaves. Not only is basil great to use for cooking it is a pretty addition in the garden. Below are some tips to grow basil in Phoenix, types of basil available and ideas on what to do with all of your fresh basil.
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