The poem describes an herb garden containing basil, rosemary, mint, dill, parsley, chives, and lavender. The basil and rosemary are beginning to crawl onto the stone path. Mint summons the speaker to break off a sprig for its refreshing taste. Dill and parsley have grown tall while chives reach for the light. Lavender has taken off and seems to have grown. The document sections introduce basil and rosemary. Basil originated in India and is prominent in Italian and several Asian cuisines. It has various medicinal uses such as improving memory and preventing malaria. Rosemary is a woody perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It is used for cooking, gardening,