Growing Herbs ...
  Choose a Sunny, or nearly sunny area, with good rich, well drained soil.  You might like to have a bed dedicated just to herb ... or interspursed with other plants.    Either way it is always nice to place your herb near a pathway, so when you brush by .... you enjoy the scent !! 

 A Decorative Container with drain holes may also be used.  Place a small piece of weed barrier over the drain holes, the layer with 2" of gravel.
Fill with a good rich potting soil. Plant, and place by the back door is a perfect place to "snip" a little Thyme for Supper !! 

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Themed Herb Gardens
 


Culinary Herb Garden
 
Thyme
Cilantro  
Chives - Onion or Garlic
Sage
Parsley
Basil
Oregano
Rosemary
Fennel
Dill
Bay
Lemon Verbina
Marjoram
Mints
Tarragon


Perennial Herbs
Rosemary
Lemon Balm
Chives
Mints
Sage
Thymes
Oreganos
Lavenders
Catnip
Parsley (Biennial)


"Tea" Herbs
Lemon Balm
Mints:
Orange, Chocolate, Apple, Spearmint, Peppermint, Lemon Verbina 
Camomile
Rose Hips
 Sage


Herbs for Attracting Butterflies
Dill
Fennel
Oregano
Parsley
 Basil
Lavender
Thyme



Herbs that Tolerat More Shade 
Chamomile
Lemon Balm
Lemon Verbena
Marjoram
Mints
Parsley

Lavender.... The Romantic Fragrance !!

Lavender is a classic fragrance that aroma therapy uses for its relaxing, calming and soothing qualities.

The fragrance comes from the aromatic purple flowers of the lavender plant, or herb.

Lavender is native to the ancient lands around the Mediterranean.  Precious oils from the flower have been used for over 2,500 years.  Lavender was the fragrance of seduction for the Queen of Sheba & Cleopatra !! 

Lavender is reputed to enhance romance and love, bring peace to the Home and Happiness to the Marriage!
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Try These Great Lavender Varieties: 
GROSSO

Grosso (L. x intermedia)
Hybrid between English lavender
(L. angustifolia) and spike lavender
 (L. latifolia)
One of the most delightful foliage colors of all the lavenders - a stong, true gray green with bluish undertones.   Popular for use in: Soaps, Room Fresheners, Scented Candles & Culinary.
One of the more robust varieties of lavender. Aroma is suggestive of camphor and eucalyptus. Can experiment with foliage and flowers when grilling, making hearty meat-based soups and stews or marinades for red meats.
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PROVENCE

Lavandula intermedia 'Provence' is one of the varieties you find growing in Provence, France.  This cultivar is grown commercially in large fields in the southern areas of France - used to make essential oils, potpourris, sachets, lavender wands, &  Perfumes.
This varieties tolerates a little more moisture  ... but still requires excellent drainage.   Height:  12-36"
Hardy Zones: 6-10
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GOODWIN CREEK

A hybrid variety of French lavender that is one of the most ornamental cultivars.  It has dense silvery foliage & darker blooms.  It can grow to be one of 
larger varieties, but does well with pruning .... and makes a good plant for pots - especially in combination with other herbs.