They are plants valued for flavor, fragrance or medicinal uses.
Herbs can serve as landscape decorations and to give new or different tastes to cooking.
Distinctive and pungent flavors necessitate small quantities be used in cooking. If drying quantities, for winter use or as gifts, grow more plants. The number and types grown will change as you become familiar with various herbs and develop favorites. Try anise, basil, chervil, fennel, or thyme for fine delicate flavor or aroma. Garlic, mints, oregano, sage, savory are stronger and more pungent.