A looong time ago…
When I was younger (like 30 years younger) I happened across an herb plant at a sale, and a love affair began.
Until that time I really had only used the kind of dried herbs that come in jars.
At the time fresh herbs weren’t something you could find in the produce section at the grocery store, and there was no such thing as the health food stores we know today.
With a few old library books and a lot of trial and error, I leaned to grow my own herbs. I became such an enthusiast I ended up as a small commercial grower. I still grow lots of culinary and medicinal herbs, and my herbs are still shared with the local community.
I talk to lots of people that dream of a kitchen garden or an herb garden, but just don’t have the space. They will sometimes ask what the best beginner herbs are.
After asking them which herbs they already like, I usually tell them, “Even if you only have room to grow a few herbs in pots, just get started. Try a few different types and you’ll see how easy it is to grow your own.”
Honestly, it is! Fresh herbs smell SO good and they are just plain pleasing to have around. The fact that you can actually harvest and use them leaves you no reason not to grow a few of your favorites!
Check out a few of our articles and posts and see if you find anything helpful.
There is also some general stuff about gardening and happenings at our little farm- so be warned- not all of it is herb related.
You may come across the occasional livestock and farm pictures. All the same, I hope you find it interesting, entertaining, and maybe even useful !
If you are interested in learning to grow your own herbs and don’t have access to local classes, visit my online herb growing classes. You can also sign up here for HerbTips! my weekly herb growing news tip.
