Introduction

If you’re reading this, odds are you’ve already tasted the benefits of growing herbs in your own home and want to know more about which ones to cultivate. Why herbs? They’re easy to grow, they make your food taste better, and they smell great. And if you can’t get enough of that fresh-from-the-garden kind of taste, it’s easier than ever to start growing some popular herbs at home. Here are a few of my very favorites and why I think you should try growing them yourself:

Thyme

Thyme is a hardy herb that can grow in a variety of climates. In fact, it’s one of the most versatile herbs out there and will thrive just about anywhere. Thyme thrives when planted in containers or in your garden bed. It prefers full sun to partial shade—so if you live somewhere with hot summers but cooler winters, make sure you plant thyme where it gets plenty of light during those long summer days! If you’re growing thyme indoors, keep an eye on its watering needs; like many herbs (including basil), thyme doesn’t need much water at all once established.

Chives

Chives are a perennial herb, meaning they grow back each year. This makes them easy to maintain and care for and ensures that you always have fresh chives on hand to use in your cooking. They’re also a great source of vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, potassium—and protein!

To start growing these tasty green onions you’ll want to choose a sunny spot in your garden where the soil has been prepped with organic matter such as compost or aged manure (not fresh manure). Once established chives will do well in containers as well—just be sure they’re placed near an outdoor water source so they don’t dry out. Once planted it’s best not to disturb the roots later on because this can prevent new growth; instead just feed them once per month with fish emulsion fertilizer at half strength until fall when they should die down naturally due to cold weather conditions outside.”

Sage

Sage is among the most versatile herbs you can grow. It is a great way to add flavor and interest to meat dishes, but it also has many medicinal uses. Sage’s strong taste means that it works well when mixed with other herbs, such as rosemary or thyme.

Making sage tea is a good way to get more of this herb into your diet: simply add one teaspoon of dried or fresh leaves per cup of boiling water and let steep for five minutes before drinking. You can also make an infusion by steeping them in olive oil instead—this makes for a delicious dressing on salads!

Sage may be used fresh or dried; when kept in an airtight container out of direct sunlight (do not refrigerate), dried sage will keep for up to six months before losing its potency; fresh sage lasts about two weeks after harvesting, but will last longer if frozen immediately after picking.*

Parsley

Parsley is a leafy, green herb that can be used in many recipes. It has a slightly bitter flavor and pairs well with other herbs and spices such as cilantro, basil, oregano and dill. Parsley is high in vitamins A, C and K as well as iron and folate (a form of folic acid). Parsley also contains antioxidants which help protect the cells from damage caused by free radicals. Like most herbs, parsley should be dried before storing it so that it keeps longer than fresh parsley.

Lavender

Lavender is a great herb to grow in your garden as it has many uses and leaves a wonderful scent. Lavender is also easy to grow, so it will add color and fragrance to your garden with very little work on your part.

Use lavender to make homemade potpourri by mixing together dried flowers or herbs with water. You can also add essential oils such as lavender oil or lemon oil for extra scent and moisture control properties in the summer months when humidity is high and you don’t want mold to form inside your bowls of potpourri.

Another option is making candles out of old jars by adding waxes or paraffin melted down over top of dried petals or leaves that have been placed inside them first (again, this will make it easier if they are crushed first). You can use any type of jar – glass bottles work too! Just make sure they’re not made from plastic because those won’t melt correctly when exposed directly underneath heat sources like incandescent light bulbs during prolonged heating periods (more than 20 minutes).

Rosemary

Rosemary is a perennial herb that grows in USDA zones 5 to 9. It is a woody shrub that grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet, with long, needle-like leaves and fragrant flowers. The leaves are a dark green color and have a strong aroma. They can be used fresh or dried for seasoning meats or vegetables. The flowers appear in the summer and are white in color with five petals per flower head

Oregano

Oregano is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. It grows best in hot, dry climates and does not like humidity or excessive moisture. Oregano is a good companion plant for tomatoes and basil as it helps deter pests from attacking them. It also attracts bees which help pollinate your garden!

Oregano can be used fresh or dried in cooking, but never cook with oregano that has wilted or lost its flavor as this may give food an unpleasant taste (and who wants to eat something with an unpleasant taste?). The best way to keep your oregano fresh is by storing it in its original packaging until you need some fresh herbs for your dish!

Cilantro/Coriander

Cilantro, known as coriander in other parts of the world, is a common herb used in many culinary dishes. Cilantro is related to parsley and dill. It has small, bright green leaves with a strong aroma and taste similar to that of citrus fruits like lime or lemon.

Cilantro can be grown from seed or purchased as a plant at your local nursery. The plant itself will grow to around 2-3 ft high with an equal spread; however, you can cut off the top part after it flowers which will encourage new growth at the bottom – much like harvesting broccoli florets encourages more broccoli heads!

To harvest fresh cilantro leaves simply snip them off using scissors when needed for cooking or garnishments on your plate. Alternatively you can also dry them out using paper towels but make sure they are completely dry before storing them somewhere cool until next time!

You can grow these popular herbs in your own home.

• You can grow these popular herbs in your own home.
• Growing herbs is simple, and you don’t need to be a botanist or a gardener to get started.
• Here are some helpful tips:
• Growing herbs indoors is easy and will let you enjoy fresh herbs all year long.
• There are many ways that you can grow herbs indoors, including in pots on windowsills and other areas of the kitchen, in gardens under lights indoors, or even by using the power of solar energy for vertical gardening purposes outdoors!

Conclusion

If you’re looking for more information about how to grow herbs, check out our resources on Gardening Tips and Techniques. If you’re ready to start your own herb garden, we recommend starting with these eight popular varieties of herbs.