Learn To Grow Herbs
February 22nd, 2010 | 
Author: 
Herb and Gardening Books
If you want to learn to do something new, study the subject, but more importantly – get in there and just DO it!
*Disclaimer* This advice does not apply to fields such as surgery, welding, or electrical work.
- How to Grow Herbs-Gardening Books
I am a huge believer in learning. Not just studying for the test learning, but learning for the sheer joy of getting new things into my head.
Over the years I have amassed a huge home library. Since my kids have all been homeschooled they are voracious readers like me… Heck, I even have a few librarians in the mix.
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what kinds of herbs there were
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did I like any of them?
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could I grow them?
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what could I do with them?
Having figured those things out by actually learning to grow herbs, I decided I wanted to become a herbalist. I took all kinds of classes. I took online classes. I studied. I harvested herbs, dried them, and made herbal medicines. I just did it.
Then I wanted to design a pretty herb garden. I wanted to add shrubs, perennials and other plants to the herb garden mix. So I bought books. I tooks classes. I designed gardens for myself. Mostly not pretty.
Several years ago my eldest son completed a degree in Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois and even graduated with honors. Do you think I could get the kid to help design an attractive herb garden for his mother? Not on your life. So, I still make ghastly messes, dig plants up and try new things. As a result I have more experience in what NOT to do than most people could ever hope for.
In conclusion-
Point # 1
Besides my painfully obvious Adult ADD, my point is that you can learn something new and experiment with it! Even if it’s just starting out small with a book and one little container of some easy-peasy beginner herbs- go for it.
So you tried and it didn’t work? Well Yippee, you have learned how not to do something! You can clean up the mess later.
Point #2,
You should also visit your library. There is much Fabulosity to be had in the books and videos there!
Posted in Growing Herbs Indoors, Herb Garden | 
Tags: beginner herbs, garden design, Growing herbs, Growing Herbs Indoors, Herb Garden
I am all about fabulosity, in fact fabulous is my favorite word……..ever! I am also a big proponent of learning by screwups, it’s my favorite way to learn and that’s how I tell people to learn to be a good cook! Just do it, the critters will eat the mess ups!
How true, and boy do the dogs LOVE those cooking mess ups! I think I have the only gluten free “Recipe flop” eating dogs around.
Sheba the Dane is a herb and veggie lover though. The dog has a real thing for carrots and chives.
Weird, huh?
Completely agree with your sentiments on learning for the joy of it *smiles*
Thanks for popping by