The Beginner's Herb Garden: An Herb Society of America Guide
Introduction
"Not difficult to plan, not at all difficult to maintain, a garden of herbs
gives more months of garden pleasure and more
kinds of pleasure than any other. Its interest is independent of
flowers, its fragrances are given from the first leaf to the last, its uses make
it a part of the amenities of the whole year, and its
history and traditions touch all nations and all times."
– Henry Beston *
Herbs have great appeal, for they are practical plants with a variety of uses.
Good cooks recognize the extra something that herbs add to a dish, and others enjoy their fragrance in potpourris and wreaths. Using herbs often leads to the
desire to grow them and greatly enhances the intrinsic enjoyment of the plants
themselves.
As part of the whole agricultural scheme, herbs share a common background with other
plants, and therefore similar garden practices apply. Like all plants, herbs adapt to varying conditions but will reach
their full potential when their specific needs are met. These needs are briefly discussed in
this guide.
* Beston, Henry. Herbs and the Earth. New York:
Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1935.
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