Yes! Gardening is my passion and I love to grow a variety of herbs. Here are details of some of the herbs growing in my kitchen garden.

• Tulsi/ Holy Basil- also known as Indian Basil is an Ayurvedic herb and has medicinal importance. This herb has small leaves and is pungent in taste. For thousands of years Tulsi has been used as a household cure in many diseases (such as cold and cough) and is frequently found in many Indian homes since it is considered auspicious.

• Italian Basil- also known as sweet basil, is extensively used in Italian cuisine.

• Thai Basil- after Indian cuisine my family just truly loves Thai food. I grow some Thai herbs in the kitchen garden. Thai basil leaves are a great addition to Thai dishes.

• Lemon Grass- is a perennial herb used in Thai and some other Asian cuisines.

• Coriander- also known as cilantro in the USA, is used in almost all the Indian delicacies. I love to make fresh chutney with coriander and mint leaves.

• Mint- is an exotic aromatic herb. It contains Vitamin A and C and is also rich in a number of minerals. Mint is a perennial herb which means that it comes back year after year. Mint leaves are a good coolant and are famous for their medicinal values, they are considered as a good digestive. Mint has an important place in Indian cuisine.

• Rosemary- is also easy to grow and is used in various cuisines.

• Oregano- is a perennial herb of the mint family. This highly fragrant herb is a common ingredient used in seasoning many Italian preparations.

• Methi- also known as Fenugreek, is a strongly aromatic herb. This annual green belongs to legume family. Methi leaves are rich in magnesium, iron, calcium and protein. In Indian cuisine it is used extensively in various forms, and fenugreek seeds are also used as a spice.

I also like to grow some other herbs such as curry leaves, mustard, parsley etc.

Coltivare le erbe fresche è facile e le erbe coltivate in casa sono molto più fresche e gustose.

Felice Giardinaggio!

(fonte della foto- Orto in cucina | Orto)