Tag Archives: herbs
Catnip
Catnip The weeds are crowding out some of the herbs I planted, but not the catnip – not too surprising since it’s a member of the mint family.
Basil
Basil Part of my ongoing effort to photo every plant in the yard. I love basil, but it’s not vary hardy compared to herbs like thyme and rosemary – a long weekend of 90 degrees with no water might kill … Continue reading
Sea of thyme
Sea of thyme Thyme is one of my favorite herbs – I like that it’s milder than rosemary and sage, and the little leaves stick to meat. Luckily, it grows nicely in our yard, competing well against the hyper-aggressive mint … Continue reading
Chive flower
Chive flower I can’t believe these chives are still alive – they’re pretty much surrounded by aggressive mint. Herb garden pro tip: plant your mint in a container unless you want a mint garden.