This is the final page of this series. Herbs are plants that are grown for use as seasoning in foods, for medicinal purposes, and for their fragrance in the garden.
Most aromatic herbs enjoy full sun and fertile soil.
As they are shallow rooted, they fare well in raised beds and containers. Here is more on raised gardening and other crops to consider. Marigolds are one of the most popular of the annuals. They are very easy to grow. They can be started ahead in seed flats and transplanted, directly seeded in the garden, or bought from nurseries, grocery stores, or garden centers in cell packs.