Growing several herbs in the same garden can create one surprising problem: they do not all want the same thing. You might water basil and rosemary together, only to find that basil still looks thirsty while rosemary begins struggling in overly wet soil. Or you may place mint and thyme in the same sunny corner … Read more
Starting a herb garden sounds simple until you walk into a garden center and discover dozens of plants that all seem to need different amounts of sunlight, water, space, and attention. For a beginner, the goal does not need to be creating an impressive botanical collection. A much better starting point is building a small … Read more
You do not need a large backyard, raised beds, or a greenhouse to grow useful herbs. A sunny balcony, apartment patio, windowsill, doorstep, or even a small corner near your kitchen can provide enough room for a surprisingly productive collection of plants. Learning how to start a small herbal garden in limited space is mostly … Read more