Tarragon is a plant in the Compositae or Asteraceae family. Tarragon is an herb that has been around for centuries. It was already used in the kitchen around the 13th century. It is also called 'snakeweed', this because the leaves looks like snakes tongues.
Lavender is a plant that probably reminds you of the beautiful lavender fields in the south of France. This beautiful purple plant looks great in any garden. Read more about it?
Fennel belongs to the umbelliferous family. There are two types: the bulb producing fennel, the bulb is formed by the lower, thickened parts of the leaves, and the leaf producing fennel. The cultivation method is the same for both species and both fennel varieties have an anise-like taste. It is a versatile plant; the bulb is used as a vegetable, the leaf as a herb and the seeds as a spice.
Lovage, Levisticum Officinale, is also known as Maggi plant. This is because the plant smells strongly of the Maggi aroma. It also has many other nicknames, such as love parsley and lavose. The plant originally comes from Southeast Asia and Iran, but is now also widely cultivated in Europe. Lovage can grow very large and tall. More than two meters high is certainly no exception. All parts of the plant are edible and have a celery-like flavour.
Oregano, also known as wild marjoram, is an easy-to-grow herb that can be sown indoors year-round. It is also easy to grow in planting pots and containers.
The plant belongs to the mint family. It is a perennial plant that, depending on the species, grows up to about 60 cm. In summer, the plant blooms with small pink flowers, which are also edible. These can be used, for example, as a garnish for (savoury) dishes.
Growing watercress yourself is very easy. The most important thing is a well-moist soil. It is a fast-growing plant that can be harvested just a few weeks after sowing. Watercress has a somewhat spicy flavor and is often used in salads or as a side dish. Because it germinates so quickly and is easy to grow, sowing is also fun for children.
Cultivating your own basil on your balcony, in your allotment, vegetable or home garden is, of course, delicious. You always have fresh basil at your disposal, ready to use anytime to be used in all kinds of dishes. The fresher, the tastier, that's the case with basil.
Dill is an annual herb of the parsley family. You can use almost everything from the dill plant including the flowers and the seeds. When you need more information, click on the button below.
Lemon balm is a member of the mint family. It’s a perennial herb. If you like fresh herbal tea then lemon balm is definitely an herb that belongs in your garden!
Mint (Mentha) belongs to the mint family and has a strong peppermint taste and smell. There are different varieties of mint plants, such as spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint, Moroccan mint, etc. The spice is, among others, widely used in Arabic, Indian, Turkish and Greek cuisine. A cup of mint tea is of course very well-known. Mint is not difficult to grow. Please note, the plant can propagate to form new plants through wide-spreading rhizomes. Mint can take over your garden very quickly.
Thyme belongs to the group of Mediterranean herbs and, besides being a popular kitchen herb, is also known for its medicinal benefits. Even in ancient times, thyme was used as a remedy for all kinds of aches and pains. For instance, it helps against colds. Consider, for example thyme syrup.
Thyme is easy to grow, even for beginning gardeners. And it attracts many insects due to its strong smell.
Sorrel is an easy-to-grow, perennial herb and belongs to the Polygonaceae family. The plant is fully hardy, the top growth dies down in winter and sprout out in spring. Sorrel prefers a not too sunny spot. It has a sour, lemony, flavour which also is somewhat similar to spinach. As sorrel contains a fairly high level of oxalic acid, it is advised not to eat too much of it or too often.
Nasturtiums, also known as Indian cress, are an annual, herbaceous plant. There are climbing and bush varieties. The climbing plant makes long vines that can grow over the soil as well as against a climbing aid, the non-climbing ones remain smaller. Nasturtiums bloom with beautiful flowers, after which it produces seeds. It is a beautiful and easy to grow plant that is also used as a decoy plant. Nasturtiums attract aphids, whiteflies and the caterpillars of cabbage white butterfly. By sowing the plant between other crops, these are less affected.
Stevia, also known as candyleaf, sweetleaf or sugarleaf, is a perennial plant native to South and Central America, where it was used by Indian tribes as a sweetener. They also used it as a medicine, for example to threat stomach and intestinal problems. In the Netherlands, stevia is often grown as an annual, because the weather in the winter is too cold to let the plant overwinter outside. Grown in pots, the plant can be put in a frost-free spot during the winter months. This will allow harvesting of the plant for about 5 years. Cultivation from seed will take quite a long time and the plant needs a lot of heat. That is why it is important to pre-sow indoors, in a warm, sunny and humid spot.
St. John's wort, Hypericum Perforatum, is a perennial plant in the family Hypericaceae. The herb gets its name to the fact that it blooms during the time of St. John's Day, on June 24.
St. John's wort has been used as a medicine for ages. Even today, there are herbal products with St. John's wort, which are mainly used for mild depression and gastrointestinal complaints. Be careful when using this herb, it has a number of side effects and can cause interactions with other drugs (consult a doctor first).
Yellow mustard is an easy-to-grow, fast-growing plant, which can reach a height of one meter. The plant blooms with yellow flowers and resembles the plant of rapeseed. Yellow mustard can be grown for its seeds, from which mustard can be made. But the plant is also grown as green manure.
Borage, also known as starflower, is a wonderful addition to your herb garden. The plant can grow to a height of 60-90 cm and blooms beautifully with light blue star-shaped flowers. It is an easy-to-grow herb and certainly suitable for the novice gardener. It is often grown in vegetable gardens as the flowers entice pollinators. The flowers are also edible, beautiful as decoration in a salad or herb butter.
It is possible to sow chamomile from mid-March to early June. It is wise to do this directly in the open ground. The chamomile plant produces beautiful flowers with a delicate fragrance and grows to a hight of 10-70 cm.
Savory, Latin name Satureja Hortensis, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Mediterranean countries.
The plant grows about 50 cm tall and is easy to grow. Both annual and perennial varieties are available. It is a delicious herb that can be used both fresh and dried. As it has a somewhat spicy flavour, it is a good alternative for salt and pepper and fits well in a low-sodium diet.
Sowing chives is a pleasant activity, especially with the desired result in mind after a few months. For more inspirations please click on the button below and you will have more information about sowing chives.
Cilantro is an annual herb that is used in various cuisines worldwide. All parts, including the flowers are edible. It’s a must have herb in the vegetable garden! For more tips and tricks, read further
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