Enjoy the flavor, health, and convenience of growing your own kitchen herbs, and be inspired by simple and beautiful herb garden designs for small outdoor spaces. Join Extension Master Gardener Kathryn Kellam to discover the many delicious herbs and spices you can grow in your garden; herbs you can grow on a windowsill; and how to nurture and harvest these wonderful superfoods for year-round use.
Zoom session, May 1, 2026
Rosemary, sage, thyme, tarragon and mint in containers.
Photo © 2018 Elena Rodriguez
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Select References for Growing and Preserving Herbs
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