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Heirloom Herbs

If forced to choose only one garden, I would pick my herb garden. Herbs never fail to delight me with their subtle colours and textures and not-so-subtle scents and flavours. Even during frigid January, a visit to the garden rewards me when I rub a sage leaf and inhale its chilled scent.

Herbs have been in cultivation for many hundreds of years. Monastic herb gardens and medieval physic gardens were planted with healing in mind. Simple pioneer dooryard gardens included medicinal and culinary herbs whose seeds and slips were brought from homes far away. Formal and intricate knot gardens were planted with herbs to delight strolling nobles. And today’s gardens (like mine) often have herbs tucked in with perennials and vegetables, as aromatic plants make superb companions that keep pests away and provide the perfect foil for flowers.

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Thyme 101

July 18, 2022September 2, 2022

Learn about this ancient herb, from medicinal and culinary uses to gardens and thyme lawns.

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Dill 101

July 9, 2022September 2, 2022

The world has had a love affair with dill since before pickles were invented. Get the 411 on this herb.

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4 Lemon Herbs to Love This Summer

4 Lemon Herbs to Love This Summer

June 23, 2022September 2, 2022

Discover four bright, lemony herbs to love in your garden and in your kitchen.

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The Joy of Herbs

June 4, 2022September 2, 2022

Herbs are my true plant love. Find out how herbs fit into any garden.

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I'm Dani Brown, lover of heirloom plants and teller of seed stories. I discovered my passion for old-fashioned plants and gardens when I was heritage garden coordinator at a British Columbia museum.
I help gardeners (and anyone who loves food and our planet) learn why and how to find and grow heirloom plants.

Find out more about me here.


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