Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Herbs”
By Barbara Bresler, BCMG July 2023 Borage (Borago officianalis), also known asbee plant, or starflower is an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae. It is well-known for its uses in preparing green sauces, garnishing salads, and adding honey to sweeten desserts. The leaves and stems are rough and hairy, giving the plant a somewhat fuzzy look and adding interesting texture to your …
By Rhonda Bell, Bexar County Master Gardener Intern March 2023 Roselle Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also known as Jamaican Sorrel or Florida Cranberry, is a tropical plant native to West Africa. With its bright red calyx and tart flavor, it has long been used in drinks, teas, and culinary dishes in many cultures around the world. This plant is versatile and …
By Mary Cennamo, Bexar County Master Gardener Mexican Oregano Bush has an interesting history in Texas. In the early 1930s, this dried herb was known as Wild Mexican Sage and was found most frequently at the state’s local Mexican markets. Sometime after the 1980s, it was no longer available at the markets but began to be sold in plant form …
I grow many of my herbs in containers, close to the kitchen, where I will have easy access for harvesting. A new favorite in this garden is the Mexican mint marigold (Tagetes lucida). But Mexican mint marigold is also a fabulous fall-blooming perennial for your landscape. Compact, bushy plants will get about 2 feet tall and wide. In late summer …
