Besides tasting delicious, many herbs have other useful qualities. For example, many of them naturally inhibit microorganisms or repel insects. Try planting these herbs in your greenhouse in order to prevent some common problems, or try using them in your house.

Common Herbs that Inhibit Microorganisms:

• Basil
• Bay
• Cardamom
• Chamomile
• Cinnamon
• Clary Sage
• Grapefruit
• Juniper
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Orange
• Oregano
• Peppermint
• Pine
• Rose-scented Geranium
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Savory
• Spearmint
• Thyme

Common Herbs that Kill or Repel Insects:

• Basil
• Cardamom
• Juniper
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Rose-scented geranium
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Savory
• Thyme