From mint, rosemary, and basil on a kitchen windowsill to a backyard filled with savory flavorings and medicinals, fresh herbs make everything better. Most herbs will grow just about anywhere as long as they get a minimum of six hours of sunlight each day, whether in a large backyard or on a small patio, apartment…

Ask anyone with an herb garden who enjoys cooking, and they’ll tell you that freshly picked basil, rosemary – or most any herb – can make an ordinary dish extraordinary. You’ll hear them predict that once you plant a few herbs and use them, you’ll get carried away because it’s so enjoyable, not to mention…

When planning your garden, the major considerations include the following: location, space limitations, containers, and aesthetics. Now that people are finding ways to grow their own herbs and veggies, whether for health or personal reasons, usually that means more pots, more space needed, and more time spent tending the garden. Don’t compromise between flowers and…