What Herbs Should I Grow?

Most herbs are quite easy to grow and the easiest to grow is mint.  Rosemary and Lavender tend to be a bit finicky, but when you know what they love they can grow into nice little bushes.  Even if you don't have a green thumb, with a little research and/or trial and error you can grow anything! 5 easy to grow herbs.

• Chives

• Rosemary

• Marjoram or oregano

• Basil

• and the Herb Gardener recommends Ginger.  I'm not sure if you can find ginger plants in Manitoba.

  
  

Best plant and leave them herbs.

• Sage

• Thyme

• Oregano

• Chives

Shade loving herbs.

• Lemon Balm

• Chives

• Parsley

• Mint

• Catnip

Perennial herbs.

 Manitoba winters are harsh and it's hit or miss on whether plants will survive the winter or not.  Some herbs that I have had success with is peppermint, lemon balm, bee balm, spearmint, hyssop, sage, and catnip.  I

First herb garden.

• Basil

• Oregano

• Mint

• Sage

• Rosemary

• Chives

  
  

I often get asked what herbs should I grow.  What do most people buy?  My list of must have herbs:

• Parsley or Cilantro (perfect for Italian dishes or making salsa)

• Basil (perfect for pesto or flavoring tomato based dishes)

• Thyme (classic herb)

• Oregano (classic herb)

• Mint (perfect for iced teas, hot teas, desserts, salads, alcoholic drinks, etc.)

  
  

Herbs that are perfect for soup:

• Summer Savory

• Sorrel

• Parsley

• Thyme