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All of the seeds we use for our starter plants are organic and NON GMO. Organic mint seeds were not
available so we used non organic seeds.
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The potting soil we use is an all organic soilless mix.
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Only all natural ingredients are used to help feed our plants.
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No chemicals or pesticides are used on our plants in any way.
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All of the photos that we use were taken by us of produce we have grown right here in our Denver backyard.
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All illustrations were done by Kya Irish.
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Genovese Basil
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Mint ( Non organic seeds were used for our mint.)
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Chamomile
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Chives (Non organic seeds were used for our later rounds of chives.)
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Red Rubin Basil
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Thai Basil
Genovese Basil
- This is the basil you want if you like to make pesto
- Up to 2 inch long sweet leaves
- Slow bolting but be sure to keep trimmed to get leaves all season long
- Sensitive to frosts
- Full sun
Chamomile
- Flowers that have a slight scent of apple
- Dry or use fresh is teas
- Used for many medicinal purposes
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Partial sun / Full sun
Chives
- These come up early spring and have a beautiful purple flower soon after
- Great herb used in a lot of recipes
- Ready to use once it grows enough for you to cut
Cilantro
- If you like Mexican cuisine, this is a must have herb
- Cilantro does good while cool, but bolts as soon as it starts to warm up
- Keep trimmed and use the leaves to keep your plant growing longer
- The seeds of cilantro are coriander
- Partial Sun
Dill
- Used for dill pickles, seafood, and sauces
- Larger and sooner flowers than Mammoth Dill
- Attracts beneficial insects to your garden
- 55-70 Days
- Full Sun
English Thyme
- Produces a small purple flow that will attract bees to your garden
- Thyme seems to be in so many recipes especially Thanksgiving dinner
- Partial sun
Marjoram
- You can use the leaves fresh or dry for all year use
- Will grow up to 24 inches high
- Keeping this plant trimmed will encourage new growth
- Full sun
Oregano
Italian
- This oregano has large leaves that can be used fresh or dried for the winter
- Great in tomato sauces
- Will grow 12-18 inches tall
Parsley
Italian
- This is the flat-leafed parley with more flavor then the curled varieties
- Partial sun
Sage
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Large-Leaved variety
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Use fresh or dried
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Good for poultry and meat seasoning
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Partial sun