![]() ![]() Thyme is an herb in the Lamiaceae plant family, which tends to do well most seasons of the year in the kitchen garden, including far into the cooler months. It’s super easy to propagate, so take cuttings from your sage plants, pop them into some water, and never have to buy sage from the grocery store again. Sage is a semi-woody perennial that can hang out in your garden for a long time with the proper care. I love how the silvery leaves of sage provide a beautiful contrast to my other plants. If you’re impatient, check out a fun project to regrow garlic from the store. You’ll come back to harvest in the spring or summer. Plant garlic in the fall and then allow it to do its thing throughout the entire winter. Garlic is in the same family as chives, the Allium family, and while it’s not technically an herb, we use it like one in our kitchens to flavor our meals. One benefit of having chives regrow after winter is the amount of gorgeous purple blossoms it gives. My chives die back in the winter, but gardeners in milder climates can grow them year-round. It was my early success with chives in a pot that whet my appetite for growing my own fresh food in a simple way. ChivesĬhives are a fantastic plant to grow if you want to try your hand at gardening, especially if you haven’t had much success yet, and with just a little bit of tending, you’ll be able to grow way more chives than you could ever think of using. Cilantro is easy to grow in the fall and only gives you trouble in warmer weather when it tends to bolt. ![]() Bonus: its seeds, also known as coriander, are not only edible, they’re delicious. If you plant cilantro now, you’ll still have time to enjoy the leaves before winter makes your soil unworkable. CilantroĬilantro adds fresh, tangy flavor to so many different dishes, from salsa to pasta salads. I recommend saving your dill seeds to add on salads and soups in the wintertime when you’re missing that garden-fresh flavor. I even like to plant dill in my pollinator garden because swallowtail butterflies love dill flowers. Dillĭill is a cool-loving herb and is extremely forgiving of just about all soil conditions. Parsley is a low-maintenance herb in the carrot family that will love the cool weather, and because it’s a biennial, it can actually last through the winter if your location doesn’t get too cold. In addition to my small and large herb planters, I stick different herb plants in the corners and along the edges of my kitchen garden because I don’t think you can have enough herbs. With a little bit more room, the herbs can generally maintain themselves and tolerate more abuse (too much sun, not enough water) than when they’re in one small pot. I’ve always had the most success growing herbs in a larger planter. You can grow an assortment of your favorite herbs in individual pots that you can move inside and outdoors as needed. If you’re a beginner gardener, it’s always okay to start off small. Rosemary can even generally hang on for a couple of frosts. Hardier herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme can be started this time of year and will grow very well in areas with mild winters. They don’t require much room in the garden, they smell great, and they offer a variety of health benefits and flavor when added to your meals.įall is actually a great time to plant an herb garden. They’re easy to grow, even for beginner gardeners, and add beauty to your space. There are so many things to love about herbs.
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