Herbs do best when sown directly into the soil rather than as transplants. Herbs grow best with at least six hours of sunlight a day. Herbs must be thinned. Pinch back the plants as they grow to keep them bushy. Feed monthly if using granular fertilizer.
Aphids are the main pest problem when growing herbs.
I wash them off with water. If they get bad, I use insecticidal soap. The plant oils and fragrances keep most bugs away. That is why you see so many of the herbs used in the new methods to control pests. Times will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, with demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily.