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Plant Profile
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Plant Profile
Name V H
Basil ü

About
Popular varieties include Genovese (the most
popular, used in Italian dishes), lemon, lime,
purple, and Thai. (more common in Asian-
influenced recipes).

Use and Storage

Best when used fresh from the

garden
Advice for Growing
For larger harvests, trim ends of
Basil benefits from frequent harvesting the stems and place in a glass of
correct way. Pinch or cut plants at “nodes” water like fresh flowers. Place in
instead of removing single leaves to encourage direct sunlight.
your plant to bush up and produce more. Visit
https://togethertimefamily.com/how-to-
Don’t store un-covered leaves in
harvest-basil/ to learn how to harvest basil for
the fridge – they will turn brown.
an abundant yield. (Includes a video!)

Add fresh basil to cooked dishes

Plant in full sun. Provide afternoon shade in
when you are almost done
warmer regions.
cooking as they lose flavour and
color when cooked.
Plant in rich, well-drained soil. Water frequently,
but ensure good drainage.
Make Basil pesto by combining
with olive oil, toasted pine nuts,
Notes garlic cloves and Parmesan
cheese in a food processor. Add
to ice cube trays and top with a
little extra olive oil. Freeze and
use 1-2 cubes to soups, stews
and slow cooker meals.
Plant Profile
Name V H
Chamomile
About
Known for its medicinal qualities, primarily
for its calming, healing and soothing
properties.
Roman (aka English) chamomile is a perennial
creeping ground cover with daisy-like flowers.
German chamomile is a re-seeding annual and
grows upright to approx. 2fft. Both varieties
are similar in terms of their use.
Advice for Growing
Easy to grow from seed, cuttings or by dividing
established plants.
This plant enjoys partial shade over full sun,
and prefers dry soil, making it drought
tolerant.
It is a good companion plant that is a natural
deterrent to many pests.
Notes
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Use and Storage
Commonly used to make herbal
tea, essential oils and tinctures.
Chamomile tea can be made with
either fresh or dried flowers. For
best results, harvest chamomile
flowers when the plant is totally
dry.
To harvest, pluck the individual
flower heads from the plants or
cut full stems.
Allow individual flowers to dry
completely on a baking sheet or
some cheesecloth. Hang stems
upside down in an area with
good air circulation.
Once dry, remove the flower
petals and discard the leaves
and stems before using. Store in
an airtight container away from
sunlight.
NOTE: Check with your medical
practitioner before using
Chamomile for medicinal
purposes.
Plant Profile
Name V H
Cilantro
About
The flat parsley-like leaves give a distinctive
flavor to guacamole, salsa and other Mexican
recipes. The seeds (Coriander seeds) are
ground into a powder or used whole in many
popular Indian dishes.
Learn how to harvest coriander seed:
https://togethertimefamily.com/how-to-
harvest-coriander-seeds/
Advice for Growing
This is a very fast grower and easy to grow
from seed, taking only 3-4 weeks
from the time the seeds are planted before it
can be harvested.
This herb prefers full sun, with a little afternoon
shade in hot regions. It also performs best in
well-drained, moist soil.
Learn how to plant and grow cilantro from
seed: https://togethertimefamily.com/how-
to-plant-and-grow-cilantro/
Notes
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Use and Storage
To harvest, cut the leafy stems
almost to ground level. Leave 2/3
of the plant intact and
allow it to regenerate before
harvesting again.
Best added right at the end of
cooking or in cold dishes like
salsa or guacamole.
Best enjoyed fresh, but it doesn’t
last long once cut. Keep cut
stems placed in a jar filled with
water in the refrigerator with a
plastic bag placed loosely over
the top of the leaves.
To freeze, wash, dry and chop
cilantro and toss with some olive
oil. Spoon into ice cube trays and
freeze. Use cubes for salsa,
guacamole or other recipes.
Drying is not recommended as
leaves lose their flavour when
dried.
Plant Profile
Name V H
Dill ü

About
A versatile culinary herb where almost all parts
of the plant, including its leaves, flowers, stems
and seeds, can be used.

This self-seeding biennial provides beauty in

the garden with its wispy leaves and delicate
yellow flowers.
Advice for Growing
Performs best in more moderate climates and
does not do well in extreme hot or cold
weather. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot
with rich soil.
Learn how to plant and grow dill from seed
here: https://togethertimefamily.com/how-
to-plant-and-grow-dill/
Use and Storage
Fresh from the garden is best
and most versatile. The feathery
leaves have the least intense
flavor and can be snipped off the
plant as needed for salads,
dressings or marinades. This
herb is delicious garnish and
goes well with fish.
Learn how to harvest and
preserve dill:
https://togethertimefamily.com
/how-to-harvest-dill/

Add the yellow flowers to pickle

jars or toss in salads for a color
Notes
and flavor. Save stems to make
broth.

Preserve in olive oil, vinegar,

butter or by freezing in water or
oil.
Plant Profile
Name V H
Lavender ü

About
This is a beautiful culinary herb that is popular
for its delicate purple blooms and soothing
fragrance.
Lavender also has a delicious flavor.
Like basil, oregano, and thyme, lavender is a
member of the mint family.
English lavender is the most popular of all the
available cultivars and is also the variety most
used in cooking.
Advice for Growing
Lavender grows best in a sunny location with
very well-drained soil. Ideal growing conditions
for lavender are hot and dry.
Use and Storage
Too much lavender flavour can
be overbearing. When cooking
with it, start with small amounts
and slowly add more until the
desired result is achieved.
Harvest small amounts of
lavender when the plant is 2
years old. A much larger harvest
can be expected from the third
year. Use garden sheers or a
curved blade to cut through the
tough stems.

Enjoy lavender in both sweet

and savory dishes. Use fresh
lavender in salads or homemade
Notes
ice cream. It can also be used in
place of rosemary in breads and
marinades.

Strip the leaves off of dried

stems and use them as kabobs
for grilled shrimp or fruit.
Plant Profile
Name V H
Mint
About
Mint is a nearly foolproof culinary herb. This
versatile and tough plant is a good herb to
start with for beginners and those with a black
thumb.
Peppermint and spearmint are the most
popular of the many mint varieties available.
Advice for Growing
Mint prefers full sun and a more moist soil than
most. If you keep the soil around your mint
damp, it will produce more strongly scented
leaves.
It is a very good companion plant because its
strong scent repels ants and many other
garden pests. It is an aggressive grower that
can also become an invasive nuisance.
Plant mint in containers or sink large
bottomless plastic containers into the ground
to prevent mint from taking over the garden.
Notes
Learn how to harvest mint & what to do with
lots of mint:
https://togethertimefamily.com/how-to-
harvest-mint/
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Use and Storage
Take clippings as needed from
the plants. Look for the newest
growth because it is the most
flavorful. Rinse leaves
thoroughly and pat dry before
using.
There are many ways to use
mint. It is used in ice tea and
other beverages, as well as
forming a key ingredient in
several classic cocktails.
To use mint in mixed green
salads, roll the leaves and slice
into thin sections.
Add finely chopped mint leaves
to chocolate chip cookie dough
before baking, or use fresh mint
leaves to enhance homemade
sorbet or ice cream recipes.
Excess mint can be frozen alone
or in ice cube trays. It can also be
dried and stored in an airtight
container.
Plant Profile
Name V H
Oregano ü

About
Oregano is very popular in Greek, Italian
and Mexican cuisine. Mexican oregano is
stronger than the Greek and Italian varieties,
and does not work well as a substitute for the
other types.
Use and Storage
Oregano goes very well with
tomato based (Italian) dishes.

To release more flavour, crush

Advice for Growing
Oregano prefers full sun, with some afternoon
shade in hot climates. Plants will perform best
in well-drained soil.
In warm climates, oregano is evergreen. It is
generally perennial in zones 4-9, though some
varieties can tolerate colder climates.
Notes
the leaves with your fingers.
Add fresh oregano in the last 5
to 10 minutes of cooking as it
does not do well with heat. Use
dried oregano in tomato sauces,
soups or stews that require
longer cooking times.
When using dried oregano,
adjust the required amount, as it
is stronger when dried.
Oregano can be frozen alone or
in ice cube trays with water or
olive oil. It can also be dried and
stored in an airtight container or
preserved in butter.
Plant Profile
Name V H
Parsley ü
About
There are two main varieties of parsley: flat
leaf (aka Italian parsley) and curled leaf. These
two are mostly interchangeable, however, the
flat leaf variety has a more robust flavor, while
the curled variety has more tender leaves and
is more often used as a garnish.
Advice for Growing
Parsley is easy to grow from seeds or nursery
transplants. It likes plenty of sun, but it can
also grow in partial shade.
Grow in rich, moist soil, and ensure the plants
receive plenty of water.
Provide afternoon shade in hot weather to
delay going to seed (bolting).
Notes
Use and Storage
Fresh parsley is ideal for adding
color to a dinner plate.
To harvest, trim fresh sprigs as
needed. Cut leafy stems from the
base of the plant to encourage
bushier growth.
Parsley is one of the main
ingredients in a classic “bouquet
garni.” To make your own,
secure parsley stems, sprigs of
fresh thyme and whole bay
leaves with unwaxed kitchen
string. Add to the pot while
making soups, stews and broth.
Rand discard when finished.
Avoid drying because too much
of the flavor is lost in the
process.
Learn how to harvest and store
parsley:
https://togethertimefamily.com
/how-to-harvest-parsley/
Plant Profile
Name V H
Rosemary ü

About
Rosemary is a versatile, fragrant herb native
to the Mediterranean region. It is popular for its
pungent, pine-like flavor that adds a distinctive
taste to.

Rosemary is also a visually appealing herb that

can be pruned into shapes (such as a
Christmas tree) and has pretty flowers.
Advice for Growing
Rosemary prefers a warm, sunny spot in well-
drained soil.
Use and Storage
There are many ways to use
rosemary in the kitchen. To use
as a marinade for meats and
chicken, strip the leaves from the
woody stems and crush them
with your fingers to release the
oils.

Rosemary can grow into a large evergreen
shrub in hot climates, but it is not hardy
in colder areas. It is typically hardy in zones 7
and warmer.
To harvest, clip fresh sprigs as
needed. Rosemary will keep in
the refrigerator for approx. one
week.

For larger harvests, rosemary

Learn more about rosemary and how to
can be frozen alone or in ice
harvest rosemary:
cube trays with water or oil. It
https://togethertimefamily.com/how-to-
can also be dried or preserved in
harvest-rosemary/
olive oil or vinegar, or finely chop
Notes the leaves to make herb butter
or seasoned salt mix.
Plant Profile
Name V H
Sage ü
About
Sage is known as a culinary herb and medicinal
plant. Native to the Mediterranean region, it
was used by Ancient Romans for its healing
qualities. Later, the French grew large
amounts of sage for tea.
Today, sage is considered a classic ingredient
in holiday stuffing and other rich dishes.
Advice for Growing
Sage is an attractive perennial in USDA zones 5
to 8 and does not do well in extreme heat or
cold. It prefers full sun and light, well-drained
soil.
Loose soil, raised garden beds or containers
are ideal for growing sage.
Do not plant sage too close to cucumbers as its
strong flavor can have an adverse affect on
the fruit.
Notes
Use and Storage
Sage is best known for its use in
holiday stuffing recipes. It pairs
beautifully with foods high in fat
and oil, and is often used to
make sausage and other meats
for this reason. It is also perfect
with buttery pasta dishes.
Best enjoyed fresh, however
sage can also be dried or frozen,
either alone or in ice cube trays
with water or oil.
Fresh sage can be preserved in
butter.
Dried leaves can be used to
infuse vinegar and honey, or
used to make an herbed salt
that is then used for meat rubs.
Plant Profile
Name V H
Thyme ü

About
Thyme is a very easy to grow perennial herb to
grow with incredibly versatile flavor for
cooking and baking.

Use and Storage

Advice for Growing
Thyme is hardy and resilient. Some varieties
are hardy as cold as zone 2, and many are
hardy through zone 5.
Thyme works especially well with
lemon and can be added to all
kinds of casseroles, meat dishes,
stews, soups, sauces, and
more. For something more
outside the box, try using it to
make thyme-infused shortbread
cookies.

Thyme thrives in dry, poor soil and does well Thyme is easy to dry and
when virtually ignored. Too much water or preserve for later use. Its flavor
fertilizer can actually harm the plant! is intensified by drying.

Learn how to harvest and

preserve thyme:
https://togethertimefamily.com
Notes
/how-to-harvest-thyme/
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