Herb Gardens

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1. To get the best flavor, you should plant the Mexican or Greek variety of which herb? Oregano Cilantro Basil Marjoram

2. Which of the following cannot be propogated from seed? Garlic Parsley Tarragon Thyme

3. Lemon, Cinnamon, Piccolo, and Sacred are varieties of this popular culinary herb. Basil Rosemary Sage Mint

4. This type of plant (which is more familiar in its larger-flowered varieties) has leaves that can smell like roses, nutmeg, coconut, lemon, lime, and lemon-rose (among others). Marigolds Roses Petunias Geraniums

5. Want to add some color to your herb garden? The following have beautiful flowers which, with one exception, are also edible. Which one is not edible? Larkspurs Marigolds Pansies Nasturtiums

6. This herb, most often grown and used for fragrance, is an ingredient of the classic Herbs de Provence. Rue Jasmine Mignonette Lavender

7. For an attractive garnish, grow the curly variety of this herb; for best flavor, grow the flat-leaf Italian variety. Parsley Chervil Cilantro Sage

8. Coriander is synonymous with which of the following? Angelica Lovage Cilantro Caraway

9. This herb has both a summer and a winter variety. Thyme Sage Savory Borage

10. To add a celery flavor to a dish, use this herb. Angelica Lovage Chervil Borage

11. To add a cucumber flavor to a dish, use this herb, which also has attractive, edible flowers. Lovage Calendula Angelica Borage

12. Grown mostly for its appearance, the beautifully divided blue-green leaves of this perennial (mentioned in both Shakespeare and the Bible)have a highly distinctive scent. Hyssop Rue Speedwell Woodruff

13. Which of the following is not anise-flavored? Tarragon Cumin Chervil Sweet Cicely

14. The name Rosemary comes from the Latin for which of the following? Star of the Sea Bitter Rose Mary of the Roses Dew of the Sea

15. The slightly bitter, hollow stems of this plant are traditionally blanched and candied to use as a garnish for cakes and desserts. Lovage Angelica Chervil Borage

16. In addition to desserts and beverages, this herb is traditionally used to season peas and/or carrots and with lamb (sometimes in jelly form). Lemon Balm Mint Lemon Verbena Bergamot

17. The lemon variety of this herb has tiny, yellow-variegated leaves and pink flowers. Basil Thyme Mint Marjoram

18. The Pineapple-scented variety of this herb has bright red flowers (think stuffing). Rosemary Sage Mint Savory

19. To add a few silvery-gray accents to your herb garden, use plants of this family, many of which have fragrant leaves. Artemesia Allium Umbellifarae Pelargonium

20. Herbs of this family include chives, garlic, leeks, onions, and shallots. Umbeliferae Solanacaeous Cruciferous Liliaceae