1.   A herb plant in Sparks, Nevada, has been shut and a spice factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is being phased out.

2.   Nichols Garden Nursery sells herb plants and rare seeds from its Oregon base.

3.   When incorporating herb plants into a landscape, use them like ornamentals.

4.   You could buy your own herb plant, but truly, this is a good excuse to meet the neighbors.