Herbs have been around for a very long time--from Ancient Egypt and China, through Biblical and Medieval times-they've graced the household.
Used by gardeners to flavor food, create potpourri, make tea and medicinal remedies, they've even been used to control garden pests.
It's hard to imagine a garden without herbs, with their flavour, color and fragrance, they are a delight to grow!   You, the future gardener, can specialize in one type of herb garden or you can mix it up-for different purposes.
You can grow herbs indoors (in pots) or outdoors (in a garden plot).
Unlike a vegetable garden, a small space will suffice.
First you'll want to choose which herbs to plant.
You might have a hard time doing this because of the huge range of herbs available, but if you are just starting out, you may want to begin with culinary herbs most used in your kitchen.
  Culinary herbs form the heart of cooking.
Aromatic herbs (such as oregano, mint, rosemary, dill, thyme and sage, among others) release exotic scents as well as delight the eye with their foliage and flowers.
Fresh or dried, they can be used as a garnish or to flavor a favorite dish.
Make a list of the herbs that you use in your cooking and see if you can add any others to experiment with.
  Herbs are classified as annuals, biennials and perennials-growing as shrubs or bushes.
All you need is well-drained soil (if too heavy, simply add some organic matter).
You don't need fertilizer, although sunshine is a must (except for a few varieties).
Most herbs are surprisingly disease and insect resistant.
It's best to plant them in a protected, south-facing location, close to your house, so you can pick them easily when needed.
  Herbs can be bought already sprouted or grown from seed.
How magical to watch a plant grow from a tiny speck into its full glory-enjoying all the steps in between.
And what you end up with is something useful-far greater than the sum of its parts.
  Most herbs can be successfully grown from seeds placed in a shallow pot or box in the late winter.
Careful, herbs have shallow roots so be sparing with the amount of soil you use to cover them (the finer the seed, the shallower the cover).
The most common mistake is to bury seeds too deeply.
When spring arrives, do your transplanting (attn: some herbs transplant better than others).
Dill, fennel, anise and coriander are taproot plants that don't like to be disturbed, and should be planted directly into the garden.
Growing herbs will also provide a wonderful feeding ground for bees and butterflies and other beneficial insects.
  Are you ready to journey into the world of growing herbs? Good! Keep reading, all you need to know is right here.
Good luck and bon appetite!