Potted Plants

Explore the Kitchen & Apothecary Herbs

• Mint

  • The Contained Aggressor: Essential for culinary dishes, teas, and soothing ailments, mint was strictly grown in pots to prevent its aggressive roots from completely overtaking the main garden beds.

• Chives

  • The Daily Garnish: Kept in small pots right on the step for a continuous, fresh clip-and-use supply of mild onion flavor for summer meals.

• Rosemary

  • The Winter Traveler: Because this prized Mediterranean herb cannot survive a New England freeze, it was grown exclusively in mobile containers so it could be carried indoors to a cool windowsill before the first frost.

• Sage

  • The Household Healer: A staple for both heavy autumn roasting and traditional home remedies, kept close to the doorway for quick harvesting.

• Thyme

  • The Soup Staple: Thrived beautifully in low, wide earthenware bowls, providing the kitchen with a constant supply of savory seasoning for daily stews.

• Oregano

  • The Sun-Loving Perennial: Potted in sharp-draining soil to mimic its native hillsides, offering potent flavor and acting as a natural pest deterrent near the kitchen entry.