Stones River Market
Murfreesboro, TN

Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has a citrus-lime scent and flavor. Good tea mint or served with fruit punch, margaritas or other drinks. Easy to grow perennial hardy in zones 4-9.
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Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has ... more

This mint has fuzzy leaves with a sweet orange flavor, and green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 feet when growing in full sun to part shade. Leaves are round to oval, smooth and dark green with a red edge. White and pink flowers in short spikes bloom from mid to late summer. Very fragrant, citrus-like scent. Orange mint thrives alongside water gardens or in damp spots in the yard, but will also survive in drier soil. Lushest growth occurs in moist soil in partial shade, where you may want to leave it in its pot to help curtail its wandering ways. Crush fresh leaves into water for a refreshing beverage, or add to iced tea or cold drinks. Use fresh leaves in salads or to make mint sauce for fish or lamb. Try making orange mint jelly and orange mint vinegar. Pick leaves frequently. Plants open pink blooms in late summer.
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This mint has fuzzy leaves with a sweet orange flavor, and green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 ... more

This mint has fuzzy leaves with a sweet orange flavor, and green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 feet when growing in full sun to part shade. Leaves are round to oval, smooth and dark green with a red edge. White and pink flowers in short spikes bloom from mid to late summer. Very fragrant, citrus-like scent. Orange mint thrives alongside water gardens or in damp spots in the yard, but will also survive in drier soil. Lushest growth occurs in moist soil in partial shade, where you may want to leave it in its pot to help curtail its wandering ways. Crush fresh leaves into water for a refreshing beverage, or add to iced tea or cold drinks. Use fresh leaves in salads or to make mint sauce for fish or lamb. Try making orange mint jelly and orange mint vinegar. Pick leaves frequently. Plants open pink blooms in late summer.
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This mint has fuzzy leaves with a sweet orange flavor, and green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 ... more

In Greek cooking, oregano is used in tomato sauces, with meats, fish, cheese, egg dishes, salads, cheeses, and with vegetables including tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans. It is also used to prepare a tea that is believed to be a treatment for indigestion, coughs, and to stimulate menstruation. As with most herbs, oregano leaves taste best before the plant flowers. You can begin harvesting when plants have reached 4-5 inches in height. Cutting stems all the way back to the ground will encourage more stems and a fuller plant. The stems tend to get woody, and the easiest way to strip the leaves is to hold the stem by the top, uncut end and run your finger down the stem. Greek oregano also makes a nice edging plant and ground cover, requiring little maintenance.
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In Greek cooking, oregano is used in tomato sauces, with meats, fish, cheese, egg dishes, salads, cheeses, and with vegetables ... more

Rosemary is used as a decorative plant in gardens and has many culinary and medical uses. The plant is said to improve the memory, and is a symbol of remembrance at weddings and funerals. The leaves are used to flavor various foods, like stuffings and roast lamb, pork, chicken and turkey, as well as barbeque. Rosemary contains antioxidants and other bioactive compounds, some of which may be useful in preventing or treating cancers, strokes, and Alzheimer's Disease. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area and to Asia, and can withstand prolonged droughts. It can grow quite large and retain attractiveness for many years, can be pruned into formal shapes and low hedges, and has been used for topiary. It is easily grown in pots, and since it may not be reliably hardy in this area, it is recommended that you plant it in a container which can be brought inside, at least into a sunny garage window for some protection, in winter.
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Rosemary is used as a decorative plant in gardens and has many culinary and medical uses. The plant is said ... more

Thymus pulegioides has broad, green, and juicy leaves. One of the best Thymes for cooking! This prostrate plant provides extremely aromatic leaves that can be used to flavor meats, cheese, vegetables and oil. Also an outstanding container plant with long mauve flower spikes that are particularly attractive to bees and other pollinators in late spring and early summer. Place a pot of this Thyme on a patio tabletop as a aromatic centerpiece. Very versatile; try in a bouquet-garni or various other dishes.
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Thymus pulegioides has broad, green, and juicy leaves. One of the best Thymes for cooking! This prostrate plant provides extremely ... more

Variegated Broadleaf Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) is an evergreen perennial herb typically grown for culinary use, but also has ornamental uses. The fragrant round green leaves with showy creamy white variegation have a savory taste and a pleasant fragrance, and can be harvested at any time in the season. It is fast-growing and long-lived, growing only 6 inches tall, and spreading to 18 inches in full sunlight, in average to dry locations. Cover thickly in winter to protect in exposed locations. The dense low mat produces lilac-white flowers throughout the summer. Can take light foot traffiic.
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Variegated Broadleaf Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) is an evergreen perennial herb typically grown for culinary use, but also has ornamental uses. ... more

Fast spreading Creeping Thyme is one of the best low-growing, drought-tolerant groundcovers for sunny, dry spots. It will crowd out unwanted weeds & thrive in poor soil where other groundcovers fail. Reaching only an inch tall, it requires little water, revels in heat & humidity and requires no maintenance. Both the soft green foliage & the red flowers are fragrant; it blooms in early summer. Plant around stepping stones, over boulders, in stone paths, or let it spill throughout your perennial border. It is deer-proof & hardy, & makes the perfect colorful & fragrant carpet for planting at the base of sedums, KnockOut Roses, ornamental grasses, and gaillardia.
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Fast spreading Creeping Thyme is one of the best low-growing, drought-tolerant groundcovers for sunny, dry spots. It will crowd out ... more

Fast spreading Creeping Thyme is one of the best low-growing, drought-tolerant groundcovers for sunny, dry spots. It will crowd out unwanted weeds & thrive in poor soil where other groundcovers fail. Reaching only an inch tall, it requires little water, revels in heat & humidity and requires no maintenance. Both the soft green foliage & the red flowers are fragrant; it blooms in early summer. Plant around stepping stones, over boulders, in stone paths, or let it spill throughout your perennial border. It is deer-proof & hardy, & makes the perfect colorful & fragrant carpet for planting at the base of sedums, KnockOut Roses, ornamental grasses, and gaillardia.
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Fast spreading Creeping Thyme is one of the best low-growing, drought-tolerant groundcovers for sunny, dry spots. It will crowd out ... 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