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Grow Herbs with Goebbert’s for Fresh Flavor This Spring
There’s nothing quite like snipping fresh herbs straight from your garden and dropping them into a simmering pot, a salad bowl, or a summer cocktail. At Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center, we believe herb plants are more than just flavorful—they’re foundational. Whether you’re planting in containers, beds, or windowsills, our wide selection of plantable herbs offers something aromatic, edible, and beautiful for every garden.
From culinary classics to creative varieties, our herb plants are easy to grow, endlessly useful, and ready to bring your cooking, sipping, and snacking to life.
Every Garden Needs Fresh Herbs
Herbs are the quiet heroes of the garden—compact, resilient, and bursting with purpose. They attract pollinators, repel pests, and deliver freshness and fragrance like nothing else. Best of all, they’re perfect for every kind of space: small balconies, kitchen counters, backyard beds, and everything in between.
At Goebbert’s, we offer herbs that are:
- Easy to grow for beginners
- Beloved by chefs and herbalists
- Ideal for both indoor and outdoor gardens
Our Favorite Herbs to Grow
These four top-sellers are essential to any kitchen garden—and they’re favorites for good reason:
Our Most Popular Herbs for Your Garden
Many of these herbs are low-maintenance, making them perfect for first-time gardeners.
Basil
Fragrant, flavorful, and fast-growing, basil is a must-have herb for Italian dishes, fresh salads, and sweet summer cocktails. It loves heat and sunshine and thrives in pots or beds—plus, the bees adore it when it flowers!
Tip: Basil grows especially well when paired with tomatoes—a classic companion planting combo that improves flavor and repels pests.
Cilantro
Zesty and bright, cilantro adds a citrusy snap to salsas, curries, and spring rolls. It’s quick to grow, loves cool weather, and pairs perfectly with peppers for a homemade taco garden.
Thyme (Golden, Lemon, Lime)
Small but mighty, thyme delivers savory, woodsy notes that complement meats, soups, and stews. It’s drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and doubles as a beautiful filler for pots and borders.
Oregano (Regular, Greek)
Earthy and aromatic, oregano is a Mediterranean staple that brings depth to pizza, pasta, roasted veggies, and more. It’s low maintenance, perennial in many zones, and makes a fragrant ground cover in garden beds.
Bonus: Oregano is an excellent companion for peppers and helps deter pests when grown nearby.
Full Selection of Herbs & Spices
Mint Varieties
Cool, fragrant, and fast-growing, our mint varieties are perfect for teas, desserts, and fresh breath on summer evenings. Just plant them in containers to keep their enthusiasm in check!
- Mint Curly
- Mint Peppermint
- Mint Chocolate Peppermint
- Mint Pineapple
- Mint Spearmint
Sage Varieties
Earthy and elegant, sage adds richness to roasted dishes and visual texture to your garden. These hardy herbs thrive in full sun and dry soil conditions.
- Sage
- Sage Golden
- Sage Pineapple
- Sage Purple
- Sage Tri-Color
Thyme Varieties
Tiny leaves, big flavor—thyme is a culinary powerhouse that’s also drought-tolerant and beautiful in borders, rock gardens, or potted arrangements.
- Thyme
- Thyme Golden
- Thyme Lemon
- Thyme Lime
Lavenders
Known for their calming scent and dreamy purple blooms, lavender varieties attract pollinators and make stunning additions to herb gardens and bouquets alike.
- Lavender Fern
- Lavender Munstead
- Lavender French Frin
Other Essentials
This is your go-to list for flavor, fragrance, and variety. From basil to tarragon, these everyday essentials are the backbone of any thriving herb garden.
- Basil
- Cat Nip
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Curry
- Dill
- Fennel
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Verbena
- Oregano (including Greek)
- Rosemary
- Stevia
- Sweet Marjoram
- Summer Savory
- Tarragon (French)
Growing Tips for Healthy, Happy Herb Plants
Want lush, long-lasting herbs? Here’s how to help them thrive:
- Sunlight: Most herbs love full sun—6+ hours a day.
- Soil: Use well-draining, slightly sandy soil.
- Watering: Water at the base; herbs hate wet leaves!
- Pruning: Regular harvesting = healthier plants and bushier growth.
- Containers: Perfect for patios—just make sure they have drainage holes.
🌿 Planning your garden layout? Check out our printable Companion Planting Cheat Sheet to discover which herbs pair best with vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, cabbage, and more.
Need help designing your herb space? We offer Custom Planting Services and share expert tips through our Gardening Resource Center.
Make Your Garden Sip-Worthy
Looking to mix up something fresh in your glass as well as your dinner plate? Many of our herbs double as flavor heroes in homemade drinks.
Check out our upcoming article on The Best Herbs to Grow for Summer Cocktails and Mocktails featuring:
- Peppermint and Pineapple Mint for mojitos and iced teas
- Basil and Lemon Balm for elevated lemonade
- Lavender and Thyme for herbal infusions and syrups
Where to Buy Herb Plants for Spring Gardening
Starting in mid-April, our benches are bursting with the best herb varieties for Illinois gardeners. Whether you want a few pots on your porch or a whole raised garden bed full of flavor, Goebbert’s Garden Center has the plantable herbs to make it happen.
Looking for quality, locally grown, and easy-to-succeed options? This is where to buy herb plants you’ll love from root to leaf.
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Let’s Grow Something Fresh Together
No matter what you’re planting this season, fresh herbs are a flavorful, fragrant, and feel-good addition to any garden. Stop by Goebbert’s this spring and explore our full herb collection—grown with care, sold with love, and always ready to help your garden (and your cooking) grow better.
Contact us today and let’s start planning your perfect herb garden.