Growing Perennial Herbs

If you are wanting to start growing perennial herbs the first thing you are going to need is a list of the herbs you have to choose from.

Let’s begin in alphabetical order:

As you can see there is quite a list and there are even more. If you are unsure which plant is which then you are best to ask at your garden store.

In the meantime let’s take a look at five of the easiest and most popular.

Growing perennial herbs is great because they continue to grow for years not only making the garden look great, but also keeping you in constant supply of fresh herbs.

Mint: This is really very easy. The trick to growing good mint is to make sure you plant it in a moist, rich soil and it has good sun (although some shade will be o.k.). The main thing to watch out for is that mint can overtake your garden very quickly, so it’s best to plant it in a container, like a bucket, then bury it into the garden.

Thyme: This is one of those plant that will grow just about anywhere including the cracks and crevices around the garden and path. It doesn’t mind dry conditions or a poorer soil.

Lavender: This is an oldie but a beauty. Lavender has so many uses and looks stunning when in full flower. Make sure that you have a lot of room for this plant as it grows into a large bush. Pruning back in winter promotes healthy new shoots and more wonderful flowers.

Sage: This herb comes in different varieties, my favorite is pineapple sage. It’s such a versatile herb and all it needs is sun and warmth. It will survive even a harsh winter and comes back year after year.

Cornflower: Although it doesn’t really have much taste, this flower is lovely as a garnish as well as looking great in the garden and in a vase. The soil conditions are not specific although they do need good draining and will appreciate as much sun as possible. They may look delicate but they surprisingly hold up really well in windy conditions.

O.k. let’s do one more!

Chives: Another must for the culinary herb list. Chives don’t take up a lot of room in the garden, they do well in good draining soil and need sun (although a bit of shade in the summer heat). They are easy to grow and you can use every part of them, even the bulb which is onion like. Garlic chives are great if you run out of garlic!

Growing perennial herbs is easy, they seem to take care of themselves and once established all you need to do is prune them back every so often and enjoy their bounty.