Sage, I think, deserves a place in any backyard. This tough, resilient and aromatic herb is one of my go-to plants that I return to time and again. Alongside lavender and rosemary, it is a must-have if you want to inject some fragrance into pots and borders. The good news is that once you have an established plant, taking sage cuttings is remarkably easy and is the best way to grow more herbs at zero cost.
In Italy, where I worked for a year as a professional gardener, we grew several clumps of sage, all near the garden path. These plants released a soft, earthy scent whenever brushed past (or I would tear a leaf off as I walked by). And, nearly all of these had been grown successfully as cuttings. Sure, you need to have a little patience as opposed to buying larger specimens, but propagating via cuttings is far more enjoyable.
