Episode 115: Underrated Herbs - FineGardening

Abstract

Then there's sweet basil, which is perhaps the queen of all the herbs. What about those herbs that are just as tasty-or attractive-but don't get the same accolades? For those unsung heroes of the herb garden, we put together this episode. You'll hear about a deliciously spicy lemon basil, an elegant edible flower with brilliant orange blooms, and a marigold that resembles a mint. There are herbs grown for ornamental or edible purposes as well as some that can be put firmly in both categories. Expert testimony: Sue Goetz, author of A Taste for Herbs and Complete Container Herb Gardening, is a garden designer and garden coach based in Washington state. This episode's sponsor is Jung Seed Jung Seed Company has the largest selection of herbs, vegetables, and flowers online. Danielle's Plants Platinum Blonde™ English lavender Salad burnet 'Sweet Dani' lemon basil Lovage Carol's Plants Egyptian walking onion buds Egyptian walking onion flowers Egyptian walking onion 'Kentucky Colonel' spearmint Mexican mint marigold Lemon-scented geranium Expert's Plants 'Lemon Fizz' santolina Winter savory Calendula Shiso.