I recently invented a new type of herb garden for Quirky.com, and I was wondering what varieties we should reccomend to include in the starter pack.  I am talking to some chinese herbalists, and I also wanted to get your opion as to what herbs are best for weight loss.  Anyone have good evidence for Herbs helping lose the weight?

This year was my first try at herbs, I'm growing lavender, rosemary, lemon thyme, and sweet basil.  I'd love to learn to use herbs for medicinal purposes, as well as cooking.  I am very new to this ;-)

My herb garden sports this year: Oregano (greek) Flat leaved parsley rosemary (had to replace it this year) lemon verbena french Terragon (again, had to replace this year. My last "set" was 7 years ago. I was heartbroken when it failed this year) Chives Garlic Chives sage provencal thyme English thyme Genoa Basil Flax Par-Cel

What kind of herbs will you be growing this year? I think I'll start with my favorite Dill, perhaps some basil, and some oregano also.

Hi Gail! How interesting. I'm also an RN. I garden in my yard and love herbs. I can still get around wel enough to do most of what I need to do in the garden, but get tired faster than I want to. My goal in this garden is to grow every kind of thyme I can find as well as finding lesser used herbs such as horehound and feverfew (I've managed to find both!). My current project is spreading mulch. I just got a truckload and can't use my driveway until I get it all moved. Also I am starting flowers from seed, mostly daisies and marigolds, for my wedding this summer. When is your surgery scheduled? Caryl