Plant These Perennial Herbs Once and Enjoy Them For Years

Garden Betty

Part of my lazy gardening philosophy revolves around growing as many perennials as I can in my food garden. I mean, if I can maximize output (and enjoyment) while putting in less work, why not?

Perennial herbs, in particular, are a favorite in my garden because they’re easy to care for and can fit in small spaces, making it possible to grow them on window sills, in container gardens, or squeezed in between other plants.

There’s also a surprising variety of perennial herbs that are accessible in almost every climate, and many of them are—or will be—staples in your kitchen.

Mint (Mentha sp.)

This herb is highly vigorous; so much so, in fact, that it’s sometimes considered a bit of a weed. It’s generally recommended to contain mint in pots or grow it in its own bed to avoid accidentally setting it free in your garden!

Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)

Anise hyssop is very decorative, with purple bottlebrush flowers. That’s not all, though: it also makes a great tea and can be used in a range of other recipes.

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

It’s perfect for all sorts of recipes: Pair it with grapefruit in my delicious grapefruit-rosemary bread (to accompany a mug of tea) or grapefruit-rosemary jelly, or try it in a refreshing summer rosemary lemonade.

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Use sage leaves in all sorts of recipes, from traditional sage brown butter sauce to gnocchi or pasta dishes and, especially, grilled pork. It’s also an essential ingredient in many poultry stuffings.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

This is an herb that’s easy to grow and a breeze to harvest, and you can even dry oregano in the oven at home for year-round use in all kinds of dishes

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Garden Betty