Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Growing and Using Culinary Herbs

Herbs are commonly grown in gardens and containers for a variety of uses. This presentation will provide general information about growing and using herbs with a focus on those used for culinary purposes. You’ll get Ideas about how to process and use culinary herbs year-round. Recipes for making various types of herb pesto, vinegar, butter, rubs, and oils will be discussed and provided in a handout.
Click here for a companion video on Processing and Using Culinary Herbs.
Table of Contents
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Time Topic
0:00 Introduction
5:35 Cultivation
10:37 Sensory Characteristics
11:10 Parsley, Borage, Shiso & Salad Burnet
16:09 Basil, Lavender & Bay
22:00 Scented Geranium & Sweet Woodruff
24:58 Lemon Balm & Lemon Grass
28:42 Lemon Verbena & Sorrel
30:52 Chervil & Tarragon
32:26 Dill & Fennel
35:50 Mints
36:22 Garlic & Chives
39:21 Lovage, Oregano & Marjoram
42:03 Rosemary
43:12 Sage & Savory
44:10 Thyme & Coriander
45:46 Chamomile, Tansy & Calendula
48:44 Stevia
49:23 Using Herbs-Pesto
53:51 Conclusion
Companion Video: Processing and Using Culinary Herbs