The Witchy Homestead HERBS

Common kitchen staples:

• Basil – Sweet, Thai, lemon, and holy basil varieties. Loves full sun and warmth.

• Parsley – Flat-leaf (Italian) or curly. Biennial but often grown as an annual.

• Cilantro/Coriander – Prefers cooler weather; bolts quickly in summer.

• Dill – Great for pickling and fish dishes. Self-seeds easily.

• Chives – Hardy perennial; onion flavor; edible purple flowers.

• Garlic Chives – Similar to chives but with a mild garlic flavor.

• Thyme – Lemon, English, and creeping varieties; drought-tolerant perennial.

• Oregano – Mediterranean staple; thrives in poor, dry soil.

• Rosemary – Woody perennial; best overwintered indoors in cold climates.

• Sage – Hardy perennial; great for meats and stuffing.

• Tarragon – French tarragon for culinary use; prefers well-drained soil.

• Marjoram – Milder than oregano; good for salads and sauces.

• Mint – Spearmint, peppermint, apple mint; plant in containers (it spreads fast!).

• Lemongrass – Tropical; grow as an annual or bring indoors for winter.

Perfect for fresh or dried herbal teas:

• Chamomile – German or Roman; calming tea herb.

• Lemon Balm – Refreshing lemony leaves; calming and easy to grow.

• Spearmint/Peppermint – Classic tea herbs; invigorating flavor.

• Catnip – Soothing tea herb (and cats love it).

• Anise Hyssop – Sweet licorice flavor; also attracts pollinators.

• Bee Balm (Monarda) – Bright flowers and leaves make great tea.

• Stevia – Natural sweetener herb.

• Bergamot (wild bee balm) – Citrus-flavored tea herb, native to North America.

(Always research before use for medicinal purposes.)

• Echinacea (Coneflower) – Immune support; beautiful native perennial.

• Calendula – Healing flowers used in balms and teas.

• Comfrey – For salves and compost; deep-rooted nutrient accumulator.

• Yarrow – Traditionally used for wound healing; good pollinator plant.

• St. John’s Wort – Used in tinctures; bright yellow blooms.

• Valerian – Calming root herb; tall with sweet-smelling flowers.

• Feverfew – Helps with headaches; small daisy-like flowers.

• Lavender – Calming scent, great for sleep sachets and teas.

Add scent and beauty to your garden:

• Lavender – Aromatic and drought-tolerant.

• Lemon Verbena – Strong lemon fragrance; used in teas and potpourri.

• Sweet Woodruff – Fragrant ground cover; used in May wine.

• Santolina (Lavender Cotton) – Silver foliage; used in potpourri.

For foraging-inspired or unique gardens:

• Lovage – Tastes like strong celery; perennial.

• Sorrel – Tangy, lemony leaves; early spring green.

• Borage – Blue edible flowers; attracts pollinators.

• Sweet Cicely – Anise-flavored perennial herb.

• Angelica – Ornamental and aromatic; stems can be candied.

• Hyssop – Traditional herb with a strong flavor and beautiful blue flowers.