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Find it:  short, strong stalks with jagged or curly leaves - next to the tomatoes

Harvest: cut from the from the bottom of the stalk, leaving at least 1/3 of the plant at top.

Use it: for salads, sautés, or chips (recipe posted!)

Find it: growing next to our Butterfly Garden

Harvest it: cut away leaves from the bottom; if a tight, mature bundle (like what you see in the store) is forming in the middle, cut it out to prevent it from going to flower.

Use it: salads or pet bunnies ;)

Find it: Behind the Juniper tree, within the metal cages

Harvest it: They are just starting to fruit- stay tuned!

A really hardy plant that just loves to grow and grow, so don't be shy pulling it!

Find it: square stem with jagged leaves, strong smell of mint!

Harvest it: cut away stalk with scissors or knife, as it is thick

Use it: munch on it for fresh breath, add to water, tea, or smoothies!

Find it: a stout bush of woody stems with long, thin leaves that more like the needles on a spruce/pine bush

Harvest it: cut mature sprigs (at least 8 inches long) off the top, leaving at least 3/4 of the bush.

Use it: dress up a sandwich, cook with potatoes, or add to a summer cocktail/mocktail

It smells like pizza!

Find it: small, teardrop leaves growing off tall stalks, distinct smell

Harvest it: cut sprigs off the top, leaving at least 2 feet on the bottom

Use it: bundle it up and let it dry, or sprinkle fresh on pasta, pizza, and roasted veggies

It also smells  like pizza (and pasta)!

Find it: oval leaves with a very distinct smell

Harvest it: cut sprigs off the top, ideally from the center of a split section

Use it: make pesto, caprese, or sprinkle fresh on pasta &pizza 

A similar but unique cousin of traditional basil!

Find it: oval leaves with a very distinct smell, with a purple stem and center bud

Harvest it: cut sprigs off the top, ideally from the center of a split section

Use it: great in Thai dishes (duh), spring rolls, and curries

A treat for  feline friends!

Find it: jagged leaves, looking and smelling similar to mint

Harvest it: cut sprigs off the top

Use it: steep to make catnip tea (even for yourself!), or feed directly to your cat