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Growing and Using Culinary Herbs

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Growing and Using Culinary Herbs

Phil Roudebush, EMGV

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
If you would like to view a particular portion of the video, here is the Table of Contents for the program with links.  The link will take you to the precise location in the YouTube video.
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

Presentation Notes

Companion Video:  Processing and Using Culinary Herbs

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