This delicious herb is a perfect topping on baked potatoes or grilled meats.

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The purple flowers are edible and can be tossed in a salad.

Here are other ideas for the blossoms.

Thyme is used in dressings, rubs, oven-roasted meats, soups, and stews.

Ideas for cooking with thyme

English thyme grows well in our climate and provides a mid-spring meal for local pollinators.

Green onions are another of my favorite vegetables; they are delicious in homemade pasta sauce, a light salad, or on top of baked potatoes.

Ideas for cooking with green onions

The oregano can be found in the terracotta-colored pot; it tends to take over a garden if it is not contained.

Oregano is used in rubs, soups, and stews and can be eaten fresh or dried.

To dry - shake off the dirt and any insects (do not wash), place on a cookie sheet in a single layer in a 175 degree oven for 90 minutes. Rub the leaves between your fingers, if the leaves crumble, then remove from the oven, if not, return to the oven for 20 more minutes and retest.

Ideas for cooking with oregano

This Black Seeded Simpson leaf lettuce is a cut-and-come-again variety. Just pick the leaves you'd like from the plant, wash, and serve. While this lettuce can be stored in the fridge for a few days, it tastes best if you eat it immediately. I love pairing the lettuce with kale, spinach, basil, and fresh mozzarella.

Ideas for using leaf lettuce