A walk through a garden planted with herbs can be exciting, interesting, and delightful. Each plant has a story to be told of its use.
It is a joy to share the scent of pinched chocolate mint, French lavender, or lemon thyme with a visitor, or to see them discover the fragrance of a rose geranium. Delightfully watch a child find a lamb's ear plant, cupping the leaf in a tiny hand and imagining a soft, cuddly lamb.
Herbs are associated with wonderfully flavored foods, natural scents, gentle healing, peaceful gardens, and useful crafts. More people are turning to growing and using herbs as we become more health conscious. Start your own herb garden with a few basic herbs and soon you will be eager to plant others.
You can use your winter "down time" to learn more about herbs at your library or book store, or ask your local garden professional. When spring planting season comes, you'll be ready to start an exciting, interesting and delightful herb garden of your own.
Doris Peairson, Smith County Master Gardener
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