Herb Of The Year:
1995 Fennel
1996 Monarda
1997 Thyme
1998 Mint
1999 Lavender
2000 Rosemary
2001 Sage
2002 Echinacea
2003 Basil
2004 Garlic
2005 Oregano and Marjoram
2006 Scented Geraniums
2007 Lemon Balm
2008 Calendula
2009 Bay Laurel
2010 Dill
2011 Horseradish
2012 Rose
2013 Elderberry
2014 Artemisias
2015 Savory
2016 Peppers Caspicum ssp.
2017 Coriander/Cilantro 
Coriandrum sativum
2018 Hops
Humulus ssp.
​2019 Agastache
Foeniculum 
2020 Rubus ssp. (Blackberries,
Raspberries et al.)
2021  Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

2022 Viola (Violet, Johnny Jump Ups)

Family violaceae

2023 Herb of the year - Ginger

2024 - Yarrow




Join us this coming Saturday Oct 19th for Herb Market 2024 being held this year at the beautiful 5 acre Rainbow Gardens Nursery on Bandera Road in San Antonio. 

  • There will be a full program on herbs - how to grow, use, eat and just enjoy in a pot, in a shoebag, on your balcony or patio and in your garden! 
  • There will be an area where your kids can begin their gardening adventure by pottingtheir own herb to take home and care for
  • There will be programs for everyone such as:

Potting and Growing Herbs

  • Info on Yarrow (and many other herbs) a beautiful plant to attract beneficial insects to your garden
  • Recipe demonstrations with Dr. Connie Sheppard & our crew!
  • Lots of goodies to buy - pots, plants, tasty teas and much more...


This coming Saturday, a great opportunity to find lots of information on gardens from the experts...

all about herbs and the many ways on how to cook use and enjoy them!


So come and enjoy the day with the San Antonio Herb Market we've missed seeing all our regulars and look forward to sharing our garden bounty at Rainbow Gardens Saturday October 19th



Thank you to our Sponsors who support and sustain us each year!

​Yarrow - Achillea milifolium Herb of the Year 2024

San Antonio Herb Market

Saturday October 19, 2024

9 am - 2 pm

Rainbow Gardens Nursery

8516 Bandera Road San Antonio