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After a few years with no place to garden, I finally have a tiny little herb garden again! The first dandelions are springing up here and I’m already planning what herbs to include in my garden. Here are some of the best of my herb gardening articles over the year, so you can get inspired too!
Choosing the best type of bee balm for your garden
5 versatile herbs for a perennial garden
Growing valerian in your herb garden
How to grow motherwort in an herb garden
What I learned from growing four delightful types of tulsi
3 adaptogens that will thrive in your herb garden
5 herbal trees and shrubs for edible landscaping
Annual herbs that grow easily from seed
Enjoy reading, and may your garden be glorious this year.
Read all the herb gardening articles? Still want more?
If you are ready for a deep dive into herb gardening, the Herbal Academy has a new herb gardening course you might enjoy. In the lessons, you’ll learn how to plan a garden, start seeds, and even scale up to small-farm production if you desire! Here’s a look at what’s covered in The Herbal Gardening Course (#ad).
Unit One: Laying the Ground Work
The lessons in this unit teach how to select a site and understand soil types. You’ll learn about garden ecology, discover how to plan a garden that works with your schedule, and find inspiration for creating a unique garden.
Unit Two: Bringing in Plants
Once you understand your garden location and soil, you are ready to chose your plants! This unit will help you select the perfect herbs. It also covers how to start seed, propagation tips, and giving your plants what they need to thrive.
Unit Three: Tending and Harvesting
Spending time in my herb garden nourishes my soul, but harvesting is also an important part of reaping the benefits. This unit includes info on weed, pest, and disease management for your herbs; delves into harvesting techniques, and explains drying and processing your garden’s bounty.
Unit Four: Specialty Gardening Techniques
If you’re curious about forest gardening, shade gardening, permaculture, and small-scale herb production, you’ll love this unit! This section of the Herbal Gardening Course takes you past the basics to confidently expanding your herb garden with mastery. It’s a lovely finish to the course and leaves you with a sense of possibility in your herb gardening adventures.
