Why Homegrown Herbs From Adams Nursery
We grow every herb we sell right here in our greenhouses. Jamie and Neal are passionate about herbs and test every new variety in their own herb garden. Neal uses fresh herbs in every meal he prepares and Jamie makes jams and jellies from many of the herbs in their garden.
If you want to know anything about herbs ask them. They love to share recipes, ways to use herbs and the best way to grow them.
Herb Varieties We Grow
Italian Basil
Annual - Full Sun - Culinary, Aromatic - Large Green Leaves
Staple in Italian Cuisine
Red Rubin Basil
Annual - Full Sun/Part Shade - Aromatic, Culinary - Large Purple Leaves
Decorative
Sweet Dani Lemon Basil
Annual - Full Sun - Culinary, Aromatic - Bright Citrus Flavor
Attracts Bees & Butterflies
Chives - Onion
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- Culinary
- Adds Mild Onion Flavor
- Purplish/White Edible Flowers
Fennel - Sweet Florence
- Annual
- Full Sun
- Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic
- Vegetable Qualities
- Leaves, Seeds & Bulb Edible
Lavender - Lavance
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic
- Upright in Growth
- Deep Purple Flowers
Lavender - Provence
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Aromatic, Culinary
- Very Aromatic
- Attracts Bees
Marjoram
- Tender Perennial
- Full Sun
- Culinary, Aromatic
- Used in Italian & Greek Cuisine
- Retains Flavor When Dried
Mojito Mint
- Full Sun to Shade
- Culinary
- Mound Form
- Refreshing Mint Flavor & Fragrance
- Pinkish White Flowers
Mint - Spearmint
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic
- Milder Than Peppermint
- Great For Containers
Parsley - Triple Curled
- Annual - Biennial
- Full Sun To Part Shade
- Culinary, Medicinal
- Favorite of Monarch Butterflies
- Great for Containers
Sage - Pineapple
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Light Shade
- Culinary, Ornamental, Aromatic
- Beautiful Red Flowers
- Strong Pineapple Scent & Flavor
Thyme - English
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental
- Great Ground Cover
- Good for Potpourri
Caraway
- Annual /Biennial
- Full Sun - Light Shade
- Culinary
- Produces Flowers 2nd Yr
- Drought Tolerant
Cilantro - Delfino
- Annual
- Full Sun - Part Shade
- Culinary, Aromatic
- Attracts Bees
- Prefers Moist, Well-drained Soil
Dill - Bouquet
- Annual
- Full Sun
- Culinary - Medicinal
- Dwarf Compact
- A Must For Pickling
Lavender - Munstead
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Culinary, Aromatic, Medicinal
- Great Container Plant
- Showy Flowers
Lemon Balm
- Perennial
- Full Sun - Part Shade
- Culinary, Aromatic, Medicinal
- Strong Lemon Fragrance
- Attracts Bees
Mint - Orange
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Shade
- Culinary, Aromatic, Medicinal
- Best in Containers
- Citrus Fragrance
Oregano - Common
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- Culinary, Medicinal
- Drought Tolerant
- Good Ground Cover
Rosemary
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- Culinary, Aromatic, Medicinal
- Drought Tolerant Evergreen
- Easily Grown in Containers
Stevia - Sweet Leaf
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- Culinary
- Use Dried or Fresh
- Sugar Substitue
Thyme - Summer (French)
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental
- Strong Flavor & Easier to Use
- Drought Tolerant
Chives - Garlic
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- Culinary
- Adds Mild Garlic Flavor
- White Flowers Are Edible
Cilantro - Santo (Coriander)
- Annual
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Culinary, Aromatic
- Produces Large Seed
- Used in Asian & Mexican Cuisine
Dill - Fernleaf
- Annual
- Full sun
- Culinary, Aromatic
- Fernlike Blue-Green Foliage
- Excellent for Containers
Lavender -Elegance
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Culinary, Aromatic
- Winter Hardy
- Well-Branched, Upright
Lemon Grass
- Annual
- Full Sun
- Culinary, Ornamental
- Natural Mosquito Repellant
- Good For Containers
Mint - Peppermint
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Culinary, Aromatic, Medicinal
- Very Fragrant
- Prolific Spreader
Parsely - Italian Flat Leaf
- Annual - Biennial
- Full Sun To Part Shade
- Culinary, Medicinal
- Rich in Flavor
- Great Dried or Fresh
Sage
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Light Shade
- Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic
- Beautiful Blue Flowers
- Dries Well for Wreaths
Tarragon - French
- Perennial
- Full to Part Shade
- Culinary, Medicinal
- Grows Well in Poor Soils
- Easily Grown in Containers
Thyme - Lemon
- Perennial
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental
- Strong Lemon Flavor
- Yellow Variegated Leaves
Interested In More Edibles
We don't always remember to take pictures of our herbs. Lucky for our partners at Ball Horticultural Company loaned us some of theirs. The following herb pictures are property of Ballseed.com
Red Rubin Basil * Sweet Dani Lemon Basil * Borage * Garlic Chives * Onion Chives * Cumin *Bouquet Dill * Fernleaf Dill * Provence Lavender * Spanish Eyes Lavender * Lemon Balm * Peppermint * Spearmint *Rosemary *Summer Thyme * Lemon Thyme
All other photos were taken at Adams Nursery or Jamie and Neal's Home.