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 Before you plan a new herb garden or redesign an existing one, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the site and note environmental factors that may influence the herbs you select. The native trees, shrubs, and weeds that are growing well in the garden or its immediate surroundings offer clues to your soil type. The presence of horsetail and comfrey are signs of a damp, heavy soil, while shrubs like rhododendrons and azaleas indicate acid soil.
Herb gardens, particularly those that feature Mediterranean culinary herbs like sage, need plenty of sunshine to thrive. Note the position of the sun in relation to the growing beds in the garden. Find out as much as you can before you start, and you will have all you need to plan a thriving herb garden.
Preparing Soil and Planting Herbs
Caring for Herbs
Propagating Herbs
Drying, Storing and Preserving Herbs
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