The beauty, fragrance and usefulness of herbs earn them a spot in every garden. They can be grown in small garden spaces or arranged beautifully in pots –
Herbs are used for cooking, as a natural remedy, for beauty and grooming, and as an addition to many traditional rituals like smudging to purify and cleanse spaces. In the kitchen, these fragrant plants can be used fresh or dried to add flavour to a wide range of dishes, from savoury to sweet. They can also be used to make herb-infused oils, vinegars, and butters.
Many of the herbs we use often are perennials in most parts of Canada, meaning if planted in the garden, they will return year after year. Common perennial herbs include chives, thyme, mint, lavender, oregano and sage.
Annual herbs produce in abundance during the growing season and then die with the frost. Some examples of annual herbs are basil, cilantro, and parsley (though it can withstand a few frosty days).
