When you plant your herb garden don't forget to grow sage. Many varieties are available in seed and started plants. The Mediterranean varieties such as pineapple sage  are great for teas and also fragrance uses like potpourri. The botanical name for sage is Salvia officinalis. When you start to grow sage, you will appreciate it's fragrance and the pretty purple stems of flowers that it produces. Sage plants are members of the fragrant mint family. Personally, I love to grow sage … [Read more...]