Abstract:
Herbs are grown for three main uses: culinary (cooking), craft, and medicinal. Culinary herbs are generally used for seasoning and garnish. Herbs used for crafts are usually grown for their aromatic qualities and used to make potpourri.
Because there can be adverse health effects, the Oregon 4-H Herb Project does not address nor encourage growing herbs for medicinal use.
Herb plants may be grown for their leaves, stems, roots, or seeds. For a 4-H exhibit, often the part of the plant you display depends on its intended use. In general, how you display an herb depends on the part of the herb plant most commonly used.
