The Beginner's Herb Garden

Fresh herbs should be something you enjoy growing, not something you keep replacing.

A pot of basil looks promising in the supermarket, but within days its leaves begin to droop. Parsley turns yellow, mint takes over its container, and rosemary seems impossible to water correctly. Growing kitchen herbs should be simple, yet knowing what each plant actually needs can make all the difference.

The Beginner's Herb Garden is a practical, approachable guide to growing and maintaining culinary herbs in pots, on windowsills, balconies, patios and in small gardens. From choosing healthy plants and starting seeds to understanding sunlight, watering, compost, harvesting and seasonal care, Livia Carrow explains how to build a useful collection without unnecessary equipment or complicated routines.

Discover how to keep basil productive, manage mint, grow parsley and chives, care for rosemary and thyme, recognise common problems and preserve fresh harvests safely. Whether you have a sunny garden or room for only a few containers, this book will help you grow herbs that suit your space, your cooking and your everyday life.

Disclaimer

This book provides general gardening and food-handling information. Growing results vary according to climate, conditions and plant varieties. Always positively identify plants before consumption, follow local pesticide regulations and product instructions, and use recognised food-safety guidance when preserving herbs. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Their mention does not imply affiliation, sponsorship or endorsement.