You might think the humble herb doesn’t have a lot of star power. Let Caitlin Atkinson convince you otherwise. The photographer and stylist literally wrote the book on crafting with plants (Plant Craft, from Timber Press, 2016), so when her family gathers for dinner in her grandmother’s garden in Nevada City, California, Atkinson is almost always on decorating duty. Lately, thyme, rosemary, and other culinary standbys are finding their way onto her table as easy flourishes and softly scented centerpieces. “Herbs are a fresh alternative to flowers, and they’re all around us in the summer,” Atkinson says.