Oregano is a Mediterranean herb. Some varieties are perennial in our climate. All types prefer a sunny spot with well drained soil.
Uses: Leaves retain good flavor whether dried or frozen. A delicious culinary herb for pork, chicken and veal recipes. Use fresh leaves in salads and pizza sauce.
Mint is best adapted to a shade or morning sun area and prefers moist soil. It is an aggressive plant that spreads readily. So, if you want to keep it contained, sink a planter in the ground and plant your mint into it. You will need to trim stems back each season as they will try to jump the pot’s boundaries. Mints are hardy here and will overwinter.
Uses: Mints are used in teas, Greek cooking, and many types of desserts or drinks. Make your own Mint Mojitos!
Apple
Lime
Orange
Peppermint
Pineapple
Spearmint
Strawberry (infuse in water for fresh fruit taste)
Lavender is a classic cottage garden herb that enjoys a sunny location with well-drained soil. Enjoy it for its fragrant flowers and the show of butterflies that will come to it in summer.
Uses: Mostly used as a create perfume and potpourri. Some people use it to flavor foods.
Anouk (Spanish Lavender — Annual, larger flowers (not hardy in Colorado)
Hidcote Blue (Perennial)
Munstead (Perennial)
Phenomenal (Perennial)
Platinum Blonde (Zone 6)
Chives are a hardy, perennial herb that will grow just about anywhere. Though, they will do best in sun-part sun with well drained soil. Divide these clump-forming herbs every three years.
Uses: Fresh leaves have a mild flavor (either onion or garlic depending on variety). Use fresh in salads, on potatoes or many other hot dishes. A member of the onion family—these keep aphids at bay in the garden.