I decided I wanted an herb garden, went out & bought them, brought them home, repotted them & realized I don’t know a damn thing about them lol. Help?
Some of the things I’d like to know are:
No matter what (fresh, dry, blooming, uncooked, etc) is it safe to eat?
Does it bloom? What is it’s lifecycle (indoors in PA)?
How do I harvest it (I tried to look this up but I started with peppermint & it kept talking about vines & I dunno, I don’t see any vines…)?
Anything else I should know but didn’t ask?

I bought:
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis the tag says). http://tinypic.com/r/2mx1g86/7
Sage (no tag, dunno what kind) http://tinypic.com/r/25gxvmp/7
Peppermint (Candymint the tag says) http://tinypic.com/r/2j0il8w/7
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum the tag says) http://tinypic.com/r/m96s1x/7

So, I started a little herb garden about three or four months ago, mainly as a little project for my toddlers to participate in and never really believed that it would go anywhere, well i just came back after a month vacation and everything looks amazing! But I do have a few question, I planted three different basils and they are almost waist high, do I have to cut them or can I leave them growing at leisure? I prefer fresh herbs in my cooking, so drying them is not ideal. (though I would if the alternative is worse).

Also, my peppermint is growing a bit wild, several thick stems have sprouted, stayed close to the ground and surfaced all over the little garden, Should I cut these runaways?

The sage is a little crazy too, big and bushy but kind of all over the place…

Last question, I swear, I also planted some lemongrass and some scallions (spring onion?), I know these aren’t exactly herbs, so is that going to pose a problem? The lemongrass seems to be thriving, but the scallions look a bit wilted (let’s be honest, very wilted, all of the 3 separate scallions I planted are either bent in half, or completely laying on the ground)

I know it’s a million questions, any help is appreciated!!!!
I actually live in Londrina, Brazil. It is very hot here and rather dry, although quite a bit of rain in the summer months, the winters are mild here, think Florida, only a couple of weeks in the high 30’s low 40’s range. The soil is considered some of the best in Brazil, very rich with a distinct deep red hue, I am not actually from here, just moved really, but so I’ve heard.

So there’s this client of my dad that knows a lot about Natural herbs to help labor begin. he gave me a lost of things that can help me. BUt i wonder where i can find them. if you know of a store where i can find any of these let me know please. also if you have tried any of this and if it worked for you.

Thanks
I live in Los Angeles
EDIT- Ups i frogot to put the list

Clary Sage – rubbed directly on the bottoms of the feet
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> Evening Primrose Oil – Applied directly to the cervix. This could be done by Anna’s husband as it requires deep and intimate work
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> Have a glass of red wine – don’t drink more than one. At this point it will not affect the baby’s develpment
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> Blue Cohosh tincture – This is a liquid form herb and you put one drop under the tongue every 15 minutes for up to 8 hours in a row.
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> Castor Oil – mix two ounces in juice and drink. Take a warm shower. This can be done every two hours.

I would like a permanant supply (not start from seed ) of herbs and would like advice on how to go about it. I have a nice wooden planter(DIY baby rocking cradle) about 11/2′ x 3′ and(if possible outside) would like to grow basic herbs, eg, Coriander, Parsley, Sage, Chives and anything really.

garden, outdoor herbs advice for the winter. First time container gardener here. 2 large terra cotta pots, one with Rosemary, Thyme, and Sage, the other with Sage (from the first sage that was blocking sunlight for Parsley), Parsley, Chives, and some Oregano roots. I’m in Zone 5. So can I just "harvest" the greenery for winter and leave them out for winter since they are perennials? Any coverage? or just let nature take its course and let them make a robust comeback. I have them close to the house since I have mobility limits, a farther part of the yard is full of wild flowers, perhaps planted by previous resident, always a surprise what will come up with doing nothing at all. But mostly I am wondering about these herbs as I did count on how heavy those terra cotta planters got once all soil was added. Also have another Rosemary Tree that instructions tied to it said "likes bright sun, hardy to 20 degrees and in poor soil" I’ve been meaning to contact the web site to see if they are just wondering if customers are reading the card with history of the herb. And what would poor soil be? Rosemary tree on its own, in a smaller (but deeper) container, is about 16 inches high. Is poor soil an actual thing that can be defined?
Darby, thanks so much! What about "harvesting" the herbs. should I just take leaves, and leave the bottom of each herb (except Rosemary and Parsley). Or cut (clippers ok to use?) down and hang up to dry. Though I guess if I am bringing them in that question doesn’t make much sense. Staring to understand some draw backs for container gardening. I need it close to the door and have so enjoyed how beautiful they are. I appreciate knowing that the terra cotta pots wouldn’t make it (I would have been inconsolable! one of the few that are Made in USA, and very pretty, and on clearance!!!)

explain the aphorism from "walden": ‘cultivate poverty like a garden herb, like sage.’