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My first “backyard pharmacy” was three herbs shoved in a row along the fence, no plan at all. Two of them were dead by July. Turns out I’d planted lavender — a plant that basically wants to be ignored and left dry — right next to a spot that stayed damp every time it rained. … Read more

I killed three basil plants before I figured out that “full sun” actually means something. Not “sun-ish.” Not “near a window that gets bright sometimes.” Full sun. Six hours, minimum. That was years ago, and it’s honestly the reason I got obsessed with container gardening in the first place — I needed something more forgiving … Read more

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through one of the links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. My first in-ground herb garden turned into a small swamp every time it rained. The soil stayed heavy, roots looked unhappy, and I spent more time bailing water than harvesting … Read more

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through one of the links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.I used to imagine a medicinal herb garden as something that belonged on a large homestead, behind a beautiful farmhouse with rows of perfectly labeled plants. Then I started with a … Read more

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through an affiliate link, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.I used to think a medicinal herb garden required a large backyard, special equipment, and a head full of botanical knowledge. Then I watched a tiny container of chamomile and calendula outperform … Read more