When planting herbs and other garden plants, plant extra for the butterfly caterpillars if it is a host plant. Also don't use insecticides if possible.

Very informative article Tee!

Thank you, Sheila.

very important point SheilaFW about insecticides. Not only for the flutterbys but also for ourselves as we eat them too.

Even though I'm not successful with herbs, I certainly enjoyed your informative article. I think I "over love" them with water. You've made it very interesting to me, and nudged me to try them again.

Thank you, Sandi. I'm happy to hear that.

Tee, Thanks for this.
I felt luxuriated just reading the words and imagining the images in my mind!

Can you grow herbs very easily in AZ, Susie? They are a tough bunch of plants in general, but ... ?

I have great luck with several types of lavender plants. Have to be careful not to over water and to prune properly. I've had great luck with reseeding too. I think I've mentioned at least once that when the flowers wane I cut them off the plant and drag them in the dirt where I want new plants. This year I have about 50 new 2-3 inch plants in a 5x10 foot space. I'll have to dig and pot some of the up to thin out.

I planted French tarragon in the ground (shade) and it did well until we got the consistent heat. Maybe it's still alive at the root The basic "Italian/French kitchen" herbs do pretty well in filtered light.

Interesting article! I would love to make that pillow. Where do find fixative like orris root?

Thanks, Anna. You can purchase orris root powder from Amazon and eBay. Larger craft stores sometimes carry it. Orris root products are made from the dried roots of these three Iris: Iris germanica, Iris florentina and Iris pallida.

Thanks Song

Tee, great article. Thank you!

It seems like I always have good intentions to use all of my herbs in some way, and here are more good ideas!

Thanks for commenting, Christine.