“I think everyone should have a medicinal garden in their backyard,” says herbalist Nicole Apelian, who also sells a seed kit in her online store. Here, she recommends her favorite, beginner-friendly herbs to grow. Whether you start with one or plan a full garden, be sure to “study your plants,” she says, “so you know which parts are best used for medicine and what time of year to harvest them.”
 
From L: Calendula, Chamomile, Echinacea. (Public Domain)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Good For: Externally for rashes, soothing skin, encouraging collagen production
Quick Fix: Rub calendula oil into your skin to both soothe and protect….