Containers of various aromatic culinary herb plants in a wooden crate.
Rows of raised beds full of herb plants with a gravel path down the center.

Herb gardens

It’s easy to grow herbs at home! They can be grown in the garden or even in pots and planters on a balcony or deck. Herbs add flavor, color, aroma, and texture to food – making it more enjoyable for you and your family! Explore the best way to plant and take care of your various herbs with our guides. Happy gardening!

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A–Z Herb Guides

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A

Angelica
Angelica spp.

Anise
Pimpinella anisum

Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum

Arnica
Arnica spp.

Asafetida
Ferula spp.

Aztec Sweet Herb
Phyla dulcis

B

Basil
Ocimum basilicum

Bay Laurel Trees
Laurus nobilis

Bee Balm
Monarda spp.

Borage
Borago officinalis

C

Calamint
Calamintha spp.

Capers
Capparis spinosa

Caraway
Carum carvi

Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum

Catmint/Catnip
Nepeta spp.

Chamomile
Matricaria recutita and Chamaemelum nobile

Chicory
Cichorium spp.

Chives
Allium schoenoprasum

Cilantro/Coriander
Coriandrum Sativum

Comfrey
Symphytum spp.

Cuban Oregano
Coleus amboinicus

Cumin
Cuminum cyminum

Curry Leaf
Murraya koenigii

D

Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale

Dill
Anethum graveolens

E

Epazote
Dysphania ambrosioides

F

Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare

Fenugreek
Trigonella foenum-graecum

Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium

G

Galangal
Alpinia galanga

Garlic
Allium sativum

General Herb Garden Care

Ginger
Zingiber officinale

Goldenseal
Hydrastis canadensis

H

Horehound
Marrubium vulgare

Horseradish
Armoracia rusticana

Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis

L

Lavender
Lavandula spp.

Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis

Lemon Verbena
Aloysia triphylla

Lemongrass
Cymbopogon spp.

Lovage
Levisticum officinale

M

Marjoram
Origanum majorana

Mexican Oregano
Lippia graveolens

Mexican Tarragon
Tagetes lucida

Mint
Mentha spp.

Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca

N

Nettle
Urtica dioica

O

Oregano
Origanum vulgare

Oxalis (Wood Sorrel)
Oxalis spp.

P

Parsley
Petroselinum crispum

Purslane
Portulaca oleracea

R

Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus

S

Sage
Salvia officinalis

Savory
Satureja spp.

Scented Geranium
Pelargonium spp

Sorrel
Rumex spp

T

Tarragon
Artemisia spp.

Thyme
Thymus spp.

Turmeric
Curcuma longa

Y

Yarrow
Achillea spp.