Jeff wrote:
> Here are some herbs that have done well in our Zone 7.
(and Sandra for Zone 4.)
. . . and for Zone 9 . . .
Perennials: chives (haven't tried to grow)
garlic chives (use a lot in Korean dishes)
oregano (almost invasive if given regular water, hard to
complain!)
mint (ditto, use for tea mainly, and couscous made with quinoa!)
lovage (have just planted, but haven't used yet)
sage (don't seem to use)
rosemary (does very well unattended, good in bread)
horse radish (haven't tried, perhaps wasabi in the pond?)
thyme (thrives with minimal attention, with potatoes!)
lavender (does well, haven't used as an herb)
bay (a form is native to our area, sauces)
the following require winter protection:
stevia (recently addition, haven't used much yet)
Biannuals
parsley (needs to be in the garden)
corriander / cilantro (ditto, use a lot)
dill (haven't tried in the garden, but didn't grow in the orchard)
fennel (volunteers, some find it invasive but easy to control)
Annuals: borage (trying this year, but always enjoyed edible flowers)
viola tricolur (haven't used yet, needs water?)
basil (had one that resprouted two years, but died this winter)
chamomile (seems to need some attention)
bergamot (I'm unfamiliar with this)
savory (haven't tried. Jeff listed as sensative perennial?)
Jeff wrote:
> The following list of edible flowers is taken from a
> book called "Zone Garden 5,6,7".
plus a couple more
> * hollyhock - slightly sweet
> * snapdragon - mild
> * mustard - warm and subtle mustard flavor
> * calendula - tangy
> * bachelor's button - mild
> * squash - neutral
> * fuschia - tart lemon
> * daylily - mild
> * rose of sharon - mild
> * lavender - lavender flavor
> * honeysuckle - sweet
> * bee balm - like citrus
> * geranium - varies from coconut to nutmeg
> * marigold - like tarragon
> * nasturtium - hot, peppery
> * rose - rosy
> * pansy - mild
> * violet - sweet
> chive - well, . . chive
borage - cucumber-ish
(wild?) radish - nutty
rape - broccoli / mustard flower
broccoli - best as buds ; )
cauliflower - ?
Eric Storm
