Everyone is pretty familiar with the pros and cons of your garden variety perennial herbs like mints, oregano, marjoram, lavender, thyme, rosemary and so on. But there are some more unusual species that you might want to add to your yard. Since herbs just happen to be my gardening obsession, I’m here to help you give you the real deal on four perennial herbs that have been hanging around my place for years so that you can weed out the ones you want to add to your yard from those that you don’t. Are you ready to grow unusual herbs? Great! Let’s kick things off by heading south of the border! Read More
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Herb Garden Alternates – Growing Sorrel, Cuban Oregano & Anise Hyssop
Some herb gardens require a lot of explanation, especially those of an illegal sort, but there are definitely some underrated members of the plant kingdom that just don’t have the star power of rosemary, thyme, and basil to back them up. However, these specimens are definitely worth a look if you are searching for something new to place in your garden next spring. So, without further ado, here are some of the C-list celebrities of the herbaceous variety. Read More