Herb Gardening

When it comes to versatility, herbs are hard to beat. They provide wonderful fragrance, add delicious flavor to your favorite dishes, look beautiful in your yard (hello, edible landscaping!), attract pollinators, can be dried for use throughout the year – the list goes on and on. Plus, they’re easy to grow and care for. So what are you waiting for? Check out Bonnie’s wide selection of herbs to find just the right ones for your garden.

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Herb Gardening Plans

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Herb Garden in Containers

Grow fresh herbs to add flavor to soups, salads, beverages, and more in this simple herb garden designed for containers.

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Collards & Lavender Container Garden

The Collards & Lavender Container Garden makes a delightful centerpiece for your patio. Use the collards for recipes, the lavender for cooking and crafts.

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Parsley & Tomato Container Garden

This Parsley & Tomato Container Garden gives you the fresh produce you need for salads, sauces, and more. The design uses space well, requiring one pot.

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Chard, Radicchio & Parsley Container Garden

This colorful, flavor-filled Chard, Radicchio & Parsley Container Garden is as useful as it is beautiful. Plant it up in minutes, using just a single pot.

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Herbs, Color & Collards Container Garden

This vibrant Herbs, Color & Collards Container Garden offers bright hues and varied textures. A great way to beautify your deck with a cool-weather garden.

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Kale, Flowers & Herbs Container Garden

You'll find both flavor and beauty in Bonnie's Kale, Flowers & Herbs Container Garden design. Plant it in just minutes, then enjoy it all season long.

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Kale, Color & Chard Container Garden

Try this Kale, Color & Chard Container Garden design for a lovely, tasty addition to your deck or patio. It's all in one pot, making it easy to care for.

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Artichoke & Mint Container Garden

Plant up this Artichoke & Mint Container Garden with your favorite kind of mint and you'll have an eye-catching design that delivers great flavor, too.

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Flowers, Kale & Thyme Container Garden

Plant this Flowers, Kale & Thyme Container Garden in a large tub or barrel to have color and flavor at your fingertips. Great placed near the kitchen door.

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Herbs & Artichoke Container Garden

Plant this herbs and artichoke container garden (complete with flowers) in a single large tub for a wonderful garden you can keep right by the door.

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Parsley & Kale Container Garden

Learn how to plant this parsley, violas, and kale container garden, then keep it on your deck for easy access. This design is both edible and pretty.

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4 x 4-foot Chiles Rellenos Garden

Give your next batch of chiles rellenos a super-fresh flavor boost with ingredients picked from your very own garden.

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4 x 4-foot Tabbouleh Garden

Plant this garden in spring after your last frost date, and choose tomato and cucumber varieties that grow best in your area.

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4 x 4-foot Homemade Salsa Garden

Grow the plants for homemade salsa in your own Salsa Garden in a 4x4 raised bed or in-ground garden. The plan includes tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs.

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Fresh and Handy 4 x 4-foot Herb Garden

Keep a collection of herbs handy with this herb garden plan designed for a 4 x 4-foot bed. The plan includes several types of kitchen herbs used every day.

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Tasty Herb Recipes

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Quick Dill and Garlic Pickles

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Rosé Thyme Wine Cooler

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Tomato Soup with Basil Pesto

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Scotch Egg Stuffed Peppers

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Roasted Eggplant with Herbed Labneh

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Peach Basil Sangria

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Curried Squash Burgers with Tomato Chutney

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Warm White Bean Bread Salad

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Pesto and Summer Vegetable Tart

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Caprese Burger

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Summer Chicken and Rice

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Athenian Shrimp with Arugula

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Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese Nachos

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Greek Chicken Salad Pitas

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Gnocchi with Dill Butter Sauce

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Tomato and Snap Bean Quiche

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Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry

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Herbed Hummus

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Herbal Tea and Stove Top Potpourri

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Bruschetta Pizza

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Warm Winter Slaw

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Green Smoothie

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Ratatouille Salad With Japanese Eggplant

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Sage Pesto

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Oregano Citrus Marinade

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Marinated Feta Cheese

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Quick Pickled Summer Squash

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Marinated Cucumber Salad with Fresh Dill

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Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

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Lemon Verbena Tea Bread

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Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash

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Lavender-Lemon Balm Ade

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Jalapeno Poppers

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Grilled Turkey-Sage Tenderloins

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Heirloom Tomatoes au Gratin

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Broiled Tomatoes

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Original Green Goddess Dressing

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Herbed Red Wine Vinegar

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Eggplant Tempura

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Greek Roasted Chicken

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Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes"

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Kohlrabi and Root Vegetable Hash

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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

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Watermelon Jicama Salad

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Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

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Hasselback Rutabagas

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Roasted Carrots with Chopped Mint Dressing

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Creamy Tomatillo Salsa

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Grilled Pork with Cilantro-Thyme Butter

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Just in Thyme Rice

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Mint Chutney

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Gumbo z'Herbes

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Rosemary Infused Honey

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Sauteed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon and Pasta

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Lavender Upside Down Cake

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Lemongrass Noodle Bowl

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Edamame Hummus

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Thai Basil Curry

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Berry Basil Fruit Salad

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Grilled Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad

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Heirloom Tomato Avocado Salad

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Thai Beef Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

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Heirloom Tomatoes with Buttermilk Dressing

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata Cheese

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Heirloom Tomato Squash Tart

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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Fresh Basil

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Grilled Veggie Salsa

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Fried Pepper Rings

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Basil Pesto with Peanuts

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Herb Marinated Pork Tenderloin Pockets

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Kale Pastry

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Garden Salsa

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Sriracha Sauce

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How to Make Cherry Tomato Ladybugs

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Basil Chicken Wraps

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Farro Salad with Arugula, Radish and Goat Cheese

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Marinated Sweet Peppers & Fresh Mozzarella

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Watermelon Cucumber Sparkler

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Picnic Recipes from the Garden

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My Best Basil Pesto Sandwich Ever

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Minted Iced Tea

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Roma Tomato & Oregano Pizza Topping

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Basil Pesto

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Asparagus with Red Pepper Dressing

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Fresh Basil Pesto

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Grilled Chicken with Rosemary

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Parsley Tabbouleh Salad

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Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)

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Recaito with Culantro

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Fresh Basil Pesto with Angel Hair Pasta

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Asian Basil Rolls

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Cucumber Dill Rounds

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Deviled Eggs with Curled Parsley

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Fresh Corn, Sage, and Cornbread Casserole

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Fresh Marinara Sauce over Penne Pasta

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Fresh Tomato and Sweet Basil Pizza

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Roasted Beets and Carrots with German Thyme

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Tarragon Chicken Salad Appetizers

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Easy White Chili with Hot and Spicy Oregano

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Watermelon Salad

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Stuffed Sweet Onions

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Snow and Snap Pea Salad with Spring Vegetables

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Easy Eggplant Parmesan

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Salmon with Dill Sauce

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Rosemary-Honey Butter

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Roasted Pepper and Avocado Dip

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Original Green Goddess Salad Dressing

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Herb Hummus

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Grilled Corn Salsa

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Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo

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Fruit Salad with Lemon and Mint Sauce

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Fresh Tomato Tart

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French Bread with Rosemary Olive Oil

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Dill Puffs

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Curried Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Creole Okra

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Cool Spiced Green Tea

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Confetti Herbed Vegetables

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Braised Brussels Sprouts

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Basil Tomato Soup

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Arugula Salad with Fennel

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Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Warm Goat Cheese

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Arugula and Chicken Salad Roll-Ups