Herbs

The entrance herb garden is located at the entrance to the orchard between the water efficient gardens and the orchard gate. It was created in April 2003 as an herb garden demonstration area. Several different types of lavenders are planted by the orchard entrance mixed with annual plantings and perennials.

In 2008, terra cotta pipes were added. This demonstration concept includes annuals and perennials to add color and interest to the herb garden. Click here to see directions for creating these attractive herb planters.

In 2004, basil trials were conducted to demonstrate the different varieties of basil available and how to grow basil to have an abundant harvest through the summer.

Check out the Workshop Schedule to attend workshops on growing and maintaining herbs.

Resources:

Herbs - culinary herb profiles (PDF 77kb)

Landscaping with Herbs - planning an herb garden, planting and using herbs (PDF 82kb)