The popularity of growing your own herbs is increasing all the time. It's one of those gardening delights that you'll get much pleasure in doing and the rewards are fantastic. There are so many good things to enjoy about growing your own herb garden that you'll want to increase your productivity by planting more and more.
One major benefit of growing your own herbs is saving money. Fresh herbs can be ridiculously expensive, with a single small container of fresh herbs sometimes costing $3 to $5 in many supermarkets!
For just a dollar or so, you can buy a big packet of seeds that can grow many plants, and can keep producing for quite a while. Even when you factor in costs such as tools, fertilizer, and other garden expenses, you should still save a great deal of money if you use fresh herbs often.
Add to that the amount of stress relief that normal gardening gives with the bonus of the aromatherapy benefits from herbs and you can't lose.
Another great thing about herbs is their adaptability, you can grow them just about anywhere. They're easy to grow and don't need a great deal of looking after once established. A lot of people that have limited space grow their herbs in containers very successfully, this has the added advantage of making them easy to move around.
Herbs can be used as part of your landscape design, as well. Because of the fact that they are generally very attractive, they look perfectly at home in their own garden, tucked among flowers, or even used as ornamental plants along walkways, by porches or steps, or anywhere you need a bit of an accent.
They're great at jazzing up bland dinners. If your family has been complaining that your cooking is becoming boring, try adding some fresh herbs to your food! Once your family has tried spaghetti made with fresh basil, they may never want the stuff in a jar again!
Herbs don't only look and taste good, they're also very good for your health! They contain a lot of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are essential to a healthy diet.
An attractive herb garden can also increase the value of your home if you decide to sell it. A lot of people have always wanted to have their own garden, and having a lovely herb garden waiting for them could be a big selling point.
Growing your own herbs will also mean you can get varieties that you can't find locally. Most people are able to find fresh chives and standard basil locally, but can you find garlic chives, purple basil, or fresh chervil in your local grocery store? Most people can't, and the only way they can experience these exotic herbs is to grow them.
There's also the buzz you get when your friends and neighbors find out you're growing fresh herbs and start asking if they can have some. A freshly potted herb makes a delightful gift that keeps on giving!
