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Cumin
Native to the Eastern Mediterranean, Cumin is the dried seed of the plant Cuminum cyminum that is so great it was even mentioned in the Bible (Old Testament and New Testament). Its first documented...
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Oregano
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an aromatic perennial that is essential to Italian and Greek cooking. It is also known as Wild Marjoram and is a close relative of Marjoram. Oregano is native to the...
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Echinacea
This unique cone-shaped flower is native to the United States, and makes a great addition to your garden. The plant produces beautiful purple-pink or yellow flowers with bright, pineapple-like capitula...
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Smart Squares
The Smart Gardener Team listens very carefully to your feedback. Many of the Smart Add Ons we have, and will continue to offer, are in direct response to your remarks and comments. While keeping the...
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Bay Laurel & Lemon Verbena
When Herbs launched, 15 herbs were available to add to your garden. Now we have over 30 varieties of herbs available to browse through–with more varieties added this week. We would like to introduce...
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Anise Hyssop
We are excited to announce the newest addition to our database — the lovely and delicious herb, Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum). This native of the rugged northern plains (and much of Canada) may...
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Mexican Tarragon
Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida) is a beautiful addition to any herb garden. The leaves are often used as a tarragon substitute (hence the name), and the vibrant yellow flowers bloom well into late...
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Blueberry Lavender Scones
July is National Blueberry Month, and we’re celebrating with lots of information and recipes. Blueberries and lavender are almost perfect partners. The sweet, juicy blueberries pair nicely with the...
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Savory Blueberry Basil Sauce
July is National Blueberry Month, and we’re celebrating with lots of information and recipes. I just can’t get enough blueberries this season. I’ve been eating them in muffins, pancakes, and scones....
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Stevia
The herb garden is a place where tradition rules — the same plants having been grown for hundreds of years — so it is surprising how rapidly Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) has earned a place there. When I...
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