Dried Herbs and Edible Flowers

All of our herbs and edible flowers are grown, harvested, processed, and packaged by hand onsite at Frog Bench Farms. Our small-scale approach allows us to carefully cultivate high-quality herbs while preserving their natural aroma, flavor, and beneficial properties. By growing in greenhouses, raised beds, and in-ground perennial groves, we are able to offer a wide variety of fresh herbs throughout the year. After harvest, our herbs are carefully processed and slowly dried to preserve their vibrant flavor, color, and aroma. Perfect for cooking, baking, tea blends, or garnishing your favorite dishes, these herbs bring a taste of the garden to your kitchen all year long.

Below is more information about our selection of dried herbs and edible flowers grown at Frog Bench Farms.

Nasturtium

Often grown as an ornamental ground cover, the entire nasturtium plant is both edible and delicious. It has a beautifully mild peppery flavor with notes of radish and mustard. Dried nasturtium works well as a finishing spice for savory dishes or stirred into salad dressings.

Fresh nasturtium flowers display a vibrant orange color with a hint of honeysuckle sweetness that balances their gentle spice. The leaves make an elevated garnish or add a pleasant bite to salads.

Thyme

Rich in vitamins A and C, thyme contains powerful antioxidant and infection-fighting properties. Deeply aromatic with citrusy and woody notes, thyme is a classic pantry staple for countless savory dishes.

Oregano

A familiar favorite in Italian, Greek, and Latin American cuisine, oregano is known for its bold flavor and antioxidant properties. Its earthy and slightly spicy-sweet character brings depth to sauces, meats, and vegetable dishes.

Sage

Soothing and clarifying, sage can be enjoyed in savory dishes or brewed as a tea. Whether fresh or dried, it adds a fresh, piney aroma to cooking and herbal preparations.

Mint

Mint is known for its soothing digestive benefits and immune-supporting qualities. Popular as an herbal tea, it is also widely used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

Yarrow

A native medicinal plant, yarrow has traditionally been used to help heal wounds, support digestion, and soothe muscle aches and cramps. It can be enjoyed as a tea, added to baths, or made into tinctures.

Additional offerings include fresh and dried floral yarrow stems.

Tarragon

A staple of French cuisine, tarragon offers a delicate anise-like flavor. It pairs beautifully with chicken, seafood, sauces, and marinades and is an excellent addition to any spice cabinet.

Opal Basil

Similar to classic green basil, opal basil adds wonderful flavor to sauces, stews, and savory dishes. It has a subtle clove-like note and can also be steeped as a soothing tea. Its deep purple color adds a beautiful visual element to dishes.

Shiso

A cousin of mint, shiso is a fragrant herb commonly used in Japanese and other Asian cuisines. It can be brewed as a tea or sprinkled over rice, soups, and noodle dishes.

Green Basil

This classic Genovese-style basil is ideal for pasta sauces, soups, stews, and savory cooking. It is also naturally rich in vitamin K.

Rosemary

Our rosemary is harvested from a 40-year-old established plant that we carefully overwinter each year to preserve and enhance its flavor. Intensely fragrant, rosemary adds depth to Mediterranean dishes, roasted vegetables, meats, and baked goods.

Chive Blossoms

Dried chive blossoms offer a delicate onion flavor that works well in soups, sauces, stir-fries, and savory baked goods. They also add beautiful color to charcuterie boards or focaccia.

Dill

Our dried dill maintains a bright, fresh flavor that pairs well with yogurt dips, rice dishes, fish, and poultry. A staple herb across Nordic and Mediterranean cuisines.

Catnip

Great for cats and humans alike. Our catnip is harvested and dried on the farm within the last several months. It can be brewed as a calming herbal tea or given directly to your feline friend for enrichment and play.

Green Chives

Dried chives add a mild onion flavor to soups, dips, and seasoning blends. Fresh chives return every year on the farm and are always a joy to harvest.

Lavender

A soothing and fragrant classic. Our lavender buds are food-safe and can be used for syrups, baked goods, teas, potpourri, or bath products.

Bee Balm

A member of the mint family, bee balm has soothing and slightly numbing properties. It can be brewed as a tea or used in salves and tinctures to support pain and inflammation relief.

Lemon Balm

With its bright lemony scent, lemon balm is wonderful in jams, syrups, baked goods, and herbal teas. It is also popular in potpourri and bath products for its gentle fragrance.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass brings bright citrus notes to soups, curries, marinades, teas, and more. It is also valued for its refreshing aromatherapeutic qualities.

Fennel

These dried fennel leaves offer a mild licorice-like flavor that pairs beautifully with chicken, seafood, pasta, and grain dishes.

Citrus Geranium

Citrus geranium leaves have a vibrant lemon aroma and are excellent for infusing sugars, oils, or honey. They can also be used in teas, potpourri, or bath and body products.

Wormwood

Traditionally used to support digestion, wormwood is known for its bold bitter qualities and is historically used in absinthe and vermouth. It adds complexity to teas and herbal blends.

Edible Flowers

We like to call these nature’s sprinkles. This colorful blend of edible flower petals adds beauty and flavor to dishes, charcuterie boards, cakes, teas, and baths.

Our rotating edible flower mix may include: nasturtium, bachelor buttons, calendula, snapdragons, borage, violas, and stock.

All flowers are completely food safe and grown on our farm.