9 Essential Herbs

Fragrant, decorative, and easy to grow, some herbs seem too charming to snip. But dried herbs are no match for the real thing picked fresh from the garden.

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Potted Herb Garden

This two-tiered container garden keeps a nice variety of kitchen herbs at hand without taking up much space. Trailers and fillers -- chives, rosemary, and thyme -- tumble over the edges of the bottom pot (24 inches wide). Dwarf, purple, and sweet basils grow in the top pot (16 inches wide), with thyme filling in around the edges. Fertilize and water potted herbs regularly.

Mail-Order Sources:
The herbs we list are available in well-stocked nurseries or from the following online sources:
• Mountain Valley Growers (herb plants)
• Nichols Garden Nursery (plants and seeds)
• Renee's Garden (seeds)
• Territorial Seed Company (plants and seeds)

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