The Basic Guide to Growing Herbs

With an Introduction to Healing Herbs

By: Fee O'Shea

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eBook | 27 December 2025

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Growing your own herbs is one of life's simplest pleasures—and one of its most rewarding. The Basic Guide to Growing Herbs is a clear, practical introduction to cultivating herbs for cooking, wellbeing, and everyday enjoyment, whether you have a spacious garden, a small backyard, or just a sunny windowsill.

Written in an encouraging, down-to-earth style, this guide walks you through everything you need to know to get started with confidence. You'll learn why herbs are so easy to grow, how to choose the right ones for your needs, and how to design an herb garden that suits your space and lifestyle. Step-by-step guidance covers outdoor and indoor gardening, container growing, basic care, and common mistakes—without overwhelming jargon or rigid rules.

The book also introduces the traditional uses of culinary and healing herbs, helping you understand how certain plants can enhance flavour, fragrance, and gentle wellbeing. Clear explanations, practical tips, and thoughtful advice make this an ideal companion for beginners, returning gardeners, and anyone curious about reconnecting with plants in a simple, meaningful way.

Whether you want fresh herbs for your kitchen, a calming garden project, or a deeper appreciation of the plants that have supported people for centuries, this book will help you grow herbs with confidence, ease, and enjoyment—from the very first planting.