Peppermint is a thirsty herb whose leaves can be used in cooking. Grow a peppermint plant withtips from a horticulturist in this free gardening video. Expert: Stan DeFreitas Bio: Stan DeFreitas, also known as Mr. Green Thumb, has experience as an urban horticulturist working for the Pinellas County Extension Service and has taught horticulture at the St. Petersburg College. Filmmaker: Demand Media

Growing herbs with flowers attracts beneficial insects and birds that feed off harmful garden pests. Grow herbs with flowers withtips from a gardener and nursery owner in this free video on flowers. Expert: Jessica Smith Bio: Jessica Smith has been in the gardening business for 22 years. She currently works at Blands Nursery in West Jordan, Utah. Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Catnip can be grown in your herb garden and used to make fragrant teas. Learn how to grow catnip in your herb garden in this freevideo. Expert: Stan DeFreitas Contact: www.mrgt.net Bio: Stan DeFreitas, also known as “Mr. Green Thumb”, has experience as an urban horticulturist working for the Pinellas County Extension Service and has taught horticulture at the St. Petersburg College. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Basil, which can be used to make dressings or as an addition to tomato sauce, is best grown by planting in the spring. Grow basil under one or two inches of dirt in a hot, sunny spot with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on gardening and growing herbs. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. She is the owner of VanveenBulbs.com. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner…

Cilantro is an herb used in making salsa, dips, enchiladas, and other Mexican food dishes. Learn how to grow cilantro in your own herb garden in this freevideo. Expert: Stan DeFreitas Contact: www.mrgt.net Bio: Stan DeFreitas, also known as “Mr. Green Thumb”, has experience as an urban horticulturist working for the Pinellas County Extension Service and has taught horticulture at the St. Petersburg College. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz