Most herbs like to grow in a lot of sunlight. Sun helps herbs to produce their essential oils, which contain the aroma and active constituents. Roots that sit in chronically wet soil can develop fungal diseases that thrive in wet conditions, causing decline and probable death of your plants. You are much more likely to use them if they are close to your house. If you have limited space for growing plants, think about container gardening.
Many herbs are perfect for containers.
Go to the library and take out some books about growing herbs to read and study. There many books on herb gardening available. No matter where you decide to put your herb bed, you must first prepare the soil. First, assess what kind of soil you have. Pick up a handful of soil and squeeze it into a ball.