You'll find herbs grow like weeds. The only thing I can grow successfully are herbs, cacti and hot peppers.
My husband built me an herb box after I had some measure of success in pots. If you go this direction give them plenty of space! Mine winter over well and are crowding each other out. My daughter likes to joke about the herbs taking over the world.
We have rosemary and taragon with "trunks" thicker than my thumb, lavendar that stands taller than me, oregano that grows about 6 inches tall, and Chamomile that keeps creeping into my thyme. I didn't realize what I was getting into. We even cut just to compost because there is so much, and I can't find a good outlet in the area to sell or even give them away. Most people say herbs? I just open my frozen meal and heat it up.
And always keep mint and cilantro in a pot or your yard and garden will grow nothing else. Cilantro is fun though since after the leaves start to be a bit bitter then you collect coriander (these seeds are what you must keep in check if you don't want it to spread). I recommend keeping your chives in a pot too. They spread just like daffodils, but much faster.
We also do annuals or bi-annuals like basil, parsley, and dill.
Still it is fun, relaxing, and I've learned so much. We dry it, make teas and sachets, and spice food and drinks. Wouldn't trade my "weed" garden for anything!
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