A – Z Herb Finder
From Ashitaba to Zuta Levena the A – Z list of Herbs and Spices have is long. We look at some hundreds or varieties that are offered for sale online and by mail order.
We guide you how to select herbs that can be grown from seedlings or seeds in the home garden.
Growing your own herbs and spices provides a fantastic source of ingredients that are fresh and full of flavour.
The range of herb plants and seeds that you can buy online is wide, many culinary herbs and aromatic herb plants not readily available can be grown from seeds or seedlings for sale online.
A – Z List of Herbs and Spices – Growing Notes
The Difference between Herbs and Spices
The difference depends on which part of the plant you are using, the leaves or other parts. Some plants can be regarded as both a herb and a spice, and some can also be regarded as a leafy green. Wasabi is commonly used for its roots to make Wasabi paste, however the leaves can also be used as a leafy green.
What are herbs?
Put simply, herbs are the leafy green part of the plant. Used fresh, or picked and dried.
They have been used for centuries, cooking herbs (culinary herbs) , medicinal herbs and aromatic herbs.
They are also used as insect repellents as dyes and in soaps shampoos and cosmetics.
What are Spices?
These are plants that are used for the seeds, roots, bark or flowers. This can be fresh, dried and ground.
Herb Plants and Seed, Online Suppliers
470 Monbulk-Silvan Road Monbulk VIC 3793
"Guaranteed mail order flowering bulbs, perennials, roses, trees, landscaping plants, garden accessories and community fundraising Austra lia-wide."
www.gardenexpress.com.au
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au
357 Monbulk Road SILVAN VIC 3795
Guaranteed "garden worthy" bulbs, plants and perennials. Visit the website to browse our large range of daffodils or request the latest free catalogue.
www.tesselaar.net.au
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