Herbs offer the perfect entry point into edible gardening—they’re forgiving of novice mistakes, generous with their bounty, and connect us to centuries of culinary traditions. Whether you’re establishing your first herb garden or looking to expand your collection, our special edition “Herb Gardening Made Easy” issue provides all the guidance you need.

The journey begins with fundamentals: understanding the difference between herbs and spices, mastering the seed-to-seasoning process, and selecting versatile herbs that will become workhorses in your kitchen. For those with limited outdoor space, our creative indoor solutions demonstrate how to grow herbs for tea, create living wall gardens, and utilize mason jars for windowsill cultivation.

Maintaining a thriving herb garden requires some know-how, which is why we’ve included essential troubleshooting guides. Learn to contain enthusiastic spreaders like mint, revive struggling plants, propagate rosemary and other herbs from cuttings, and create charming garden stakes to keep everything organized.

As seasons change, so should your herb gardening strategy. Our seasonal guides walk you through transplanting herbs indoors before frost, harvesting fall herbs for winter use, and maintaining edible flowers and herbs throughout the colder months. When abundance strikes, our preservation section helps you master various drying techniques to enjoy your harvest year-round.

Herbs offer so much more than just flavoring—they attract beneficial pollinators, release stress-reducing aromas, and add texture and color to any landscape. Their adaptability means they can thrive in containers, raised beds, or tucked between vegetable plants as companion plantings.

What makes herb gardening particularly rewarding is the immediate connection between garden and plate. Snipping fresh basil for pasta or steeping homegrown mint for tea provides instant gratification that few other garden projects can match.

This summer, let herbs transform both your garden and your cooking with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Your aromatic adventure awaits in this special edition “Herb Gardening Made Easy” issue!