I don't have an herb garden. And I'm not sure -yet- if I should have one. Right now I have 4 old, small tires, 3 that I regularly plant sage, mint, and cilantro in and 1 that gets whatever strikes my fancy. This year that one had garlic in it. I also have lemon balm growing in my landscaping. In the past I've grown basil but honestly didn't use it enough to justify taking up the space. That's it for my herb experience.
Last spring I bought chamomile and horehound seeds, hoping to increase my exposure to herb gardening . I started the horehound inside but it never took off enough to transplant. I never even opened the chamomile. It wasn't because I didn't want to, I just ran out of time. So maybe herb gardening isn't for me. But I really want it to be! I have grand visions of drying my own herbal teas, mixing up seasoning blends, and maybe even some home remedies. I just have to overcome my time and space limitations. And I need to do some research on the kinds of herbs that would benefit us, get the most use, and would do well in our growing conditions.
Here in the middle of a cold spell is the perfect time to do that. I'll start by asking y'all: What herbs do you use the most? Plant every year? Find easiest to grow?
