Marjoram is an herb that I rarely ever come across in a recipe, and undoubtedly on the few times I’ve had, I’ve not had any of the dried herb in my pantry. So when I started growing and preserving my own herbs I wasn’t really considering adding it to the selection in my garden. But then one day I needed to fill an extra pot I had, and I happened to walk across this beautiful plant in the herb section at the nursery. It was lush and a beautiful green, with a sweet fragrant smell. When I looked at the tag and saw that it was marjoram I almost walked away, remembering the very few times I had ever been in need of this particular herb. But, I did need that pot filled, and the plant was beautiful, so I figured I’d venture into the unknown world of marjoram, and boy am I glad I did!
Aside from the plant being a beautiful addition to my herb garden, I discovered that it can be used in a number of different ways similar to oregano. In fact, marjoram is a member of the mint and oregano family, and while having a very similar flavor to oregano is sweeter and more delicate. In addition to being used similarly to oregano in cooking, marjoram makes a great herbal tea and can be used in home remedies as well. Below are some growing, harvesting, and preserving tips for marjoram, as well as some recipes to get you going on your new adventure with this underrated herb.