Cooking with fresh herbs does make a difference. Not only are the flavors usually vibrant and robust, but it also makes cooking so much more pleasurable. To cook with herbs that you have grown yourself is a wonderful feeling. Here are some of the most useful herbs that you can grow in your garden at home.
Mint
Easy to grow and to look after, mint is always useful to have to hand. It can be used to flavor drinks, as garnishes, as an accompaniment to lamb, or even as the base for a tasty mint sauce.
Rosemary
Rosemary has the advantage of not only tasting great, but it looks great too. They make good hedges in your garden and can be styled into whatever shape tickles your fancy.
Lavender
You might not think of lavender when you think of home herbs, but it’s definitely one to watch. It looks great, smells great, and works particularly well if you like baking.
Thyme
Thyme grows well in a pot and is very handy to have around. It adds a nice touch to most dishes, working particularly well with soups and roasts.
Coriander
Another herb that grows well in a pot, having some coriander in your kitchen will always be useful. It works particularly well with East Asian flavors.
