FRENCH HERBSCAPE

While the French climate is ideal for growing French herbs, there are many climates in the United States that are similar enough for successful growth. French herbs make a great addition to any vegetable garden since they are attractive and fragrant and attract beneficial insects such as bees, however they can also be planted together for ease in preparing meals and salads with the flavors and aromas of French cuisine.

Great for cooking with bouquet garni, a bundle of herbs used to prepare soups and stews, Herbes de Provence or fines herbes blends and making your own Boursin-like cheese flavored with these herbs, garlic and pepper. Many of these herbs can also be grown in containers on decks or patios which allow easy access from the kitchen.

Here is a list of common French herbs including their French names so you can even label your herbscape in French for fun!!

basil (le basilic)
bay leaves (la feuille de laurier)
chervil (le cerfeuil)
chives (la ciboulette)
dill (l'aneth)
fennel (le fenouil)
french sorrel (l'oseille)
french tarragon (l'estragon)
lavender (la lavande)
marjoram (la marjolaine)
rosemary (le romarin)
thyme (le thym)
winter savory (la sarriette)

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,
the world and all who live in it”
Psalm 24:1