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.
To share the scent of pinched chocolate mint, French lavender or lemon thyme with a visitor, or see them discover the fragrance of a rose geranium is a joy. Watch a child who has found the lamb's ear and holds a leaf, imagining a soft, cuddly lamb.
More people are returning to growing and using herbs as we become more health conscious and associate them with flavored foods, natural scents, healing and crafts. Start your herb garden with a few basic herbs and soon you will want to try others.
Doris Peairson, Smith County Master Gardener
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