Stones River Market
Murfreesboro, TN

Sage grows 2 to 3 feet tall & has a tendency to sprawl. It attracts bees; & helps repel cabbage butterflies & improve the flavor of cabbage. It can be grown in containers. This aromatic and slightly bitter herb is noted for its use in stuffings for poultry, rabbit, pork, & baked fish. It also can be used in sausage or meat loaves. Harvest sage before the plant flowers. Gather sprigs, tie in a loose bundle & hang upside down in a cool, airy place. Do not dry in direct sunlight. When the sprigs are dry & brittle, remove the leaves & store in airtight containers. Aromatic, cosmetic, culinary, decorative, and medicinal uses include: *insect repellent *fragrance in potpourris *infusions to color hair silver *stimulates the skin in facial steams, baths, and lotions. *flavors vinegars, herbal butter, omelets, soups, and poultry stuffings. *fresh sage added to salads. *herbal wreaths (especially culinary) and nosegays. *said to have some medicinal qualities.
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Sage grows 2 to 3 feet tall & has a tendency to sprawl. It attracts bees; & helps repel cabbage ... more

Salvia elegans, the pineapple sage plant, is a frost-tender perennial that is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows to about 3 to 4 feet tall with a wide, rounded form, short leaves, and bright red, long, spiky flowers that give it a Christmassy look. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, blooming from late summer to early fall when other food sources are scarce. The crushed plant leaves smell like pineapple, hence comes the common name of the pineapple sage plant. The leaves and flowers of the pineapple sage plant are edible and very aromatic, a great garnish, flavoring agent and decorative element for food. Their rich flavor goes well with breads, sandwiches, smoothies, salsa, fritters and chicken dishes. It makes good teas and jellies. The flowers contain anthocyanins, which have antioxidative and antimicrobial properties. It has been widely used in traditional medicine, to lower blood pressure and to treat insomnia, anxiety and nervous system disorders.
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Salvia elegans, the pineapple sage plant, is a frost-tender perennial that is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows to ... more

Sage grows 2 to 3 feet tall & has a tendency to sprawl. It attracts bees; & helps repel cabbage butterflies & improve the flavor of cabbage. It can be grown in containers. This aromatic and slightly bitter herb is noted for its use in stuffings for poultry, rabbit, pork, & baked fish. It also can be used in sausage or meat loaves. Harvest sage before the plant flowers. Gather sprigs, tie in a loose bundle & hang upside down in a cool, airy place. Do not dry in direct sunlight. When the sprigs are dry & brittle, remove the leaves & store in airtight containers. Uses include insect repellent, fragrance in potpourris, hair coloring, skin stimulant, flavoring, salad ingredient, herbal wreaths and nosegays. It is said to have some medicinal qualities.
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Sage grows 2 to 3 feet tall & has a tendency to sprawl. It attracts bees; & helps repel cabbage ... more

Tricolor Garden Sage is a form of regular culinary Garden Sage. The irregular pattern of variegation in the grayish-green leaves, marbled with white, pink and purple, is stunning in the garden. This plant can replace Garden Sage in any recipe, and is a worthy garnish for any poultry dish. Lavender blue flower spikes appear in summer. Strongly aromatic foliage may be used fresh or dried in cooking. The plant is attractive to bees and butterflies, making it ideal for herb gardens, mixed borders, and containers.
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Tricolor Garden Sage is a form of regular culinary Garden Sage. The irregular pattern of variegation in the grayish-green leaves, ... more

Stevia is a South American herb used as a natural sweetener for centuries. The leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant have a refreshing taste, zero glycemic index, zero calories and zero carbs. It is 25-30 times sweeter than sugar, and far more healthy! As a sweetener and sugar substitute, stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar. Because stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose, it is attractive as a natural sweetener to people on carbohydrate-controlled diets. For more information about uses for this plant, see http://sweetleaf.com/ and http://www.stevia.com/ .
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Stevia is a South American herb used as a natural sweetener for centuries. The leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant ... more

Thyme is a low growing, woody perennial. It is most fragrant and flavorful when grown in dry, lean soil. Too much moisture will rot the plants. The pink, lavender or white tubular flowers are very popular with bees. A Mediterranean herb, thyme holds its flavor in cooking and blends well with other flavors of the region, like garlic, olive oil and tomatoes. It is flavorful fresh and dried. It makes a nice complement to tomato sauces, cheeses, eggs and vegetables. It can also be used to flavor jellies, breads, vinegars, marinades, sauces and in bouquet garni. Thyme is also considered to have antiseptic and preservative properties and has long been used medicinally as well as when preserving meats. Established thyme plants can be harvested at any time. Simply snip a few stems. The blossoms are also edible and are at their best when first opening. Thyme is often used as a ground cover, and trailing varieties look well in pots, especially the golden and variegated varieties. Thyme can be used as an edger, but it has a tendency to die out in spots.
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Thyme is a low growing, woody perennial. It is most fragrant and flavorful when grown in dry, lean soil. Too ... more

Lemon Thyme grows like English Thyme but definitely smells and tastes like lemon. Lemon Variegated Thyme has beautiful vibrant green leaves with a hint of gold edging. It can be used in any recipe calling for lemon juice, lemon zest or lemon flavoring. Lemon Thyme added to marinade is great with fish or chicken. Lemon Thyme's glossy green foliage can be sheared to form one of the knots in a traditional knot garden. Easy to grow, lemon thyme needs only a regular light pruning after the first year. It tolerates drought and deep freezes well. It is best cultivated in a hot, sunny location with well-drained soil with a pH of about 7.0; it prefers slightly alkaline conditions. Add lime to raise the pH if needed, and a slow-release fertilizer at or before planting and again each spring. Mulching with limestone gravel or builder’s sand improves drainage and prevents root rot. Plant thyme in your herb garden, at the edge of a walk, along a short garden wall, in containers, along a walkway and between steps. The flowers open in spring and summer and are attractive to bees. Harvest leaves as you need them, including through the winter. Strip the tiny leaves from woody stems before using.
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Lemon Thyme grows like English Thyme but definitely smells and tastes like lemon. Lemon Variegated Thyme has beautiful vibrant green ... more