• Before using for any culinary purpose, wash herbs to remove dust and any insects and dry completely
• Cutting back spent flowers on herb plants prevents self-seeding and makes plants bushier and more attractive
• Basil prefers hot weather, full sun, average to fertile soil and regular watering
• Catnip grows well in average soil in full sun to part shade-drought tolerant
• Chives prefer full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soil, but are more tolerant of wet heavy soil and shade than most alliums
• Cilantro / Coriander grows well in light, well-drained soil in full sun-does not like to be moved once planted
• Dill likes full sun and loose, fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost
• Fennel prefers full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil amended with organic matter-grows very tall and spreads up to 2'
• Lavender is a pest free plant that likes full sun and well-drained, sandy soil
• Lemon balm likes rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Sweet Marjoram and Oregano like well drained soil in full sun-not drought tolerant
• Mint is an aggressive spreader that needs to be controlled-likes all conditions from sun to shade, little water to plenty of water
• Parsley prefers moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and part shade to full sun
• Rosemary grows best in well-drained, slightly moist soil
• Sage can tolerate poor soil, but needs good drainage to thrive which makes it good for containers
• Summer Savory needs dry sandy soil with excellent drainage
• French Tarragon like full sun and well-drained soil and need extra water only during very dry periods
• Thyme grows best in full sun and light, well-drained soil

For more information, contact  Phelan Gardens at 574-8058.