So where do you start?  How about some Top 10 Lists of Culinary Herbs

 

 

  

 

 http://containerherbgardening.com/top-ten-culinary-herb-garden-plants/

 

 1

 

 Basil

 

 2

 

 Chives

 

 3

 

 Coriander/Cilantro

 

 4

 

 Dill

 

 5

 

 Fennel

 

 6

 

 Mint

 

 7

 

 Parsley

 

 8

 

 Sage

 

 9

 

 Tarragon

 

 10

 

 Thyme

 

 

  

 

 http://reciperelay.com/marcs-top-ten-culinary-herbs/

 

 1

 

 Basil

 

 2

 

 Parsley

 

 3

 

 Cilantro

 

 4

 

 Fennel

 

 5

 

 Mint

 

 6

 

 Rosemary

 

 7

 

 Tarragon

 

 8

 

 Sage

 

 9

 

 Chives

 

 10

 

 Oregano

 

 

  

 

 http://www.neuhsa.org/topten.html

 

 1

 

 Basil

 

 2

 

 Chives

 

 3

 

 Cilantro

 

 4

 

 Dill

 

 5

 

 Mint

 

 6

 

 Oregano

 

 7

 

 Parsley

 

 8

 

 Rosemary

 

 9

 

 Sage

 

 10

 

 Savory

 

 11

 

 Thyme

 

As you can see, the top ten list varies all over the place. Some people include garlic in the list and leave out other herbs. Some include lovage for example. My suggestion is to make your own top ten list based on what you use most and like. How about starting with your pantry?