As spring arrives in most of the United States — eventually returning to Minnesota as well — thoughts turn to outdoor activities. Among the many activities beckoning from the great outdoors is gardening.  

Springtime is a good time to start a herb garden. According to The Splendid Table, you can purchase plants at your local nursery or start them from seeds. Begin with herbs you like, perhaps as few as four, but you can even plant as many as 20. Be sure to provide adequate water and sunlight, lest all your efforts go up in smoke. Gardening may make you hungry, and your herb garden will give you many more fresh options in the kitchen.

Because we're a music station, let's create a musical herb garden. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention herbs or plants?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played:
Simon and Garfunkel - Scarborough Fair / Canticle
Nirvana - Pennyroyal Tea
Ken Nordine - Lavender
Strawberry Alarm Clock - Incense and Peppermints
Donovan - Mellow Yellow
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Mary Jane's Last Dance
Waxahatchee - Lilacs
Strawberry Alarm Clock - Incense and Peppermints
Willie Nelson - Roll Me Up (bonus track!)