Many of us enjoy growing fresh herbs in the spring and summer for culinary and medicinal uses, but how many of you have wondered or doubted herbs would survive a frosty winter? Some herbs seem to enjoy cooler temps even surviving light frosts and icy conditions. If you are seeking to discover these "cold hardy" herbs, we will share with you the ones we know can survive here in Texas. 

Rosemary-specifically, we are currently growing Gorizia and Foxtail and both are doing very well especially Gorizia. Wondering what to do with it besides the obvious-cooking? Steep rosemary to make a hair rinse for itchy scalp. Also steep to make a herbal bath tea that will leave your skin silky smooth while energizing your senses and clearing your stuffy head.

Cilantro-often used to season charro beans and other flavorful dishes, it likes chilly temps.

Lemon Balm-tends to scorch in our Texas heated summers but as for our winters, seems to relax and sprawl out gracefully.

Parsley-also fond of chilly weather although it grows fine in warm temps too, it will be ready to toss into a warm soup.

Pineapple Sage-thrives to flavor warm tea and also warm the hearts of hummingbirds and butterflies near and far with its gorgeous scarlett blooms! (See our photo)

There are, of course, many more but these are some we are witnessing as we speak and wish to share with you! If you  have any questions on plant care or availability, feel free to comment.