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Herb Gardens

There are many reasons to create an herb garden. Herbs can be
used for cooking, medicinal purposes, fragrances, attracting
pollinators, creating dyes, and preventing insects.

Nutritional Benefits
Using herbs is an excellent way to add more flavor to food without
adding salt (sodium).

Harvesting Herbs
Wondering how to harvest, dry and store herbs? Visit the
Harvesting Resources section of this guide page 101.

Resources

Cooking with Fresh Herbs
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1209

Herb Guide - Which Herbs Go Well With Which Foods?
http://www.livingonadime.com/herb-guide/

Herbs - Quick Fact Sheets
https://www.herbsociety.org/hsa-learn/hsa-publications/hsa-
quick-fact-sheets.html

Herb Society of America
http://www.herbsociety.org/

If you find that the herbs that you have selected do NOT appear
on the District’s approved list, for guidance and approval please
email: GardenCollaborationTeam@palmbeachschools.org

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