Nothing quite equals the lift that freshly picked herbs can give to a meal.
Reputed to strengthen the memory, fragrant sprigs of rosemary were worn in the hair of students in ancient Greece to aid in scholarly pursuits. The handsome plant also has numerous culinary and medicinal uses. What's more, they're easy to grow. The annuals can be sown from seed, and the woody perennials that might be a little more difficult for a novice to grow from seed can be purchased as starts. Herb gardens may be traditional in-ground plantings or grown in movable containers on the patio.