Saturday, May 4, 2013

10 BEST HERBS FOR THE GARDEN

My favorite TOP 10 HERBS for the Garden. I grow these every year and continue to find more and more uses for each one of them. Fresh, dried, baked or blended, herbs create the perfect addition to the backyard garden. Herbs are also great companion plants.

BASIL - CHIVES - CILANTRO - DILL - MINT 
OREGANO - PARSELY - ROSEMARY - SAGE - THYME  

2 Cups Granulated Sugar - 2 Tblsp Corn Syrup -
 1 Cup Water - 1 Cup Packed Fresh Mint Leaves
DIRECTIONS: In a small saucepan heat sugar, corn syrup and water to a slow boil until Sugar is dissolved. Add Mint and remove from heat. Stir for 1 minute. Allow syrup to cool back down to room temperature. Pour Mint Syrup into a bowl through a strainer. Store the syrup in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator until ready to use. Syrup will keep for several months.  (makes 2 Cups)
ONE OF THE MOST USEFUL HERBS














BASIL IS A SUMMER STAPLE!


















CHIVES AND ONIONS













Rosemary, Mint, Chives, Basil in one evening harvest