I usually grow my own tomatoes and peppers and make my pasta sauce from scratch. I also love being able to just clip fresh herbs whenever I want and toss them into the dish I'm making. I also dry herbs to make my own medicinals for my own use. I've also used herbs in hot packs and pillows, and would like to get into adding them to soaps and candles. A great place to go to find new and unusual herbs.
Lavender is the first herb of choice for many gardeners.