Culinary forms of sage are great additions to a herb garden. Like rosemary, they are shrubby perennials, with most producing summertime blooms. And, also like rosemary, these plants are evergreen, so you can harvest their fragrant foliage all year round for use in the kitchen.
Sage leaves have a deep, earthy flavor that's truly unique. They are wonderful when fried and served as a crispy garnish to soup, or flung into stews to add depth. And if you're harvesting herbs for Christmas cooking, they are an essential component of stuffing.
