For what herbs cost to buy, they are worth growing.
I grow garlic every years.
I have an oregano patch that is taking over the raised bed it’s in. That and sage are perennials.
Thyme is a little tougher to grow, but can do well. I had great luck with it in NY and have not done well with it here in NH.
Most of the common herbs do well in a garden even in the northern states.
Does anyone know how long powdered garlic and onion and pepper stays good in storage for seasoning?
I planted a small plant of oregano from a garden show last year. It easily quadrupled itself before winter came, and now that it’s spring, it’s raring to go again. I am going to have to divide it for sure. Is it invasive? One of my friends suggested that it was, so no one wanted any when I offered it.
I also bought 4 French tarragon plants, which are hard to find. Usually it’s Mexican (good enough) or Russian (don’t bother) tarragon. I left them outside instead of putting them in a pot and bringing indoors for the winter. Though the plants died back, all four have sprung forth, and three are looking really nice already. The fourth plant gets a little too much shade, I think, but it is just growing a bit slower.