The Garden Post
Culinary Herbs
When starting an herb garden, it’s best to pick herbs that you will use. For beginners, it can be especially difficult to figure out what you’ll need starting out. To make your selection process a little easier, we’ve compiled this list of common herbs and categorized them by type of cuisine! Although there are other herbs and spices that are used in these types of cuisine, the listed herbs are ones that we commonly stock.
Italian
- Basil
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
Mexican
- Cilantro
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Sweet Marjoram
- Thyme
Asian
- Chives
- Coriander (Cilantro Seeds)
- Lemongrass
- Sweet Basil
- Thai Holy Basil
Russian
- Dill
- Parsley
- Tarragon
Greek
- Dill
- Fennel
- Marjoram
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Savory
- Spearmint
- Tarragon
Irish
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
Indian
- Coriander (Cilantro Seeds)
- Cumin
- Dill
- Fennel
- Mint
German
- Chives
- Dill
- Marjoram
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Tarragon
- Thyme
French
- Basil
- Chives
- Dill
- French Parsley (Chervil)
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Savory
- Tarragon
- Thyme
There are more uses for herbs than making meals tastier. Beyond culinary uses, here are a few more ways to use herbs from your herb garden!
Tea
- Chamomile
- Holy Basil
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Verbena
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Pineapple Sage
- Rosemary
- Stevia
- Thyme
Cocktails
- Basil
- Lavender
- Mint
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Stevia
Relaxation
- Chamomile
- Holy Basil
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Rosemary
Aromatherapy
- Cilantro
- Fennel
- Holy Basil
- Lemon Basil
- Lemon Balm
- Lavender
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Spearmint
- Thyme
Mosquito Repellants
- Basil
- Catnip
- Citronella
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Marigold
- Mint
- Rosemary
Check out these links for more herb guides!
Starting an Herb Garden
Common Herbs & Their Uses
Harvesting, Drying and Freezing Herbs