Planting, Growing, Pruning: The Ultimate Guide To Fresh Herbs

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Did you know that August 29th is a holiday? No? It’s More Herbs, Less Salt Day which in my opinion should be observed all year long. As Americans, we consume entirely too much salt, which can contribute to a plethora of health problems. So why not pull out the ol’ green thumb and get your plant on – for your health.

The Ultimate Guide To Fresh Herbs


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Have an old pallet lying around? I do. I had several ideas of what to do with it but I may have just changed my mind. This little herb garden is very cute and, since it’s vertical, takes up minimal space. Fresh herbs are expensive, but they don’t have to be if you grown your own.


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Unlike salt that can really hinder your health, there are many herbs that are quite good for you. Many are also used in home remedies. Who wouldn’t like to walk out to their yard when they are sick instead of running to the pharmacy?


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If you are worried that growing herbs will be complicated, it doesn’t have to be. Start small, with easy herbs until you master those. Then, slowly add more as you feel comfortable. It doesn’t have to be a huge chore that makes you anxious. 🙂


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Dawn McAlexander: Dawn is a full time writer and content creator. Besides Cheap Is The New Classy, she also owns and writes for EatPlayRock.com, an entertainment site. Her interests include traveling, attending music events, DIY projects and reading. Dawn has a B.S. in Psychology and currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, Kenny, their dog, Marley, and their cat, TJ.

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  • I cannot wait until we get moved to our new house so I can have my herb garden back. There is nothing better than fresh herbs for cooking. They are also a great way to make home made medicines.

  • Very cool! I just started an herb garden with Basil, Chives, Cilantro and Mint about a month back. I'm ready to add some more now!

  • WOW! This is super helpful, thank you so much for sharing it with me because I'm planning on starting an herb garden here very soon.

  • Great post! I think herbs are one of the easier plants to start with in a home garden. Especially the ones that you can just keep on a window sill.

  • My husband has started growing herbs along with his vegetable garden and he loves just picking them to use on salads and all kinds of dishes. They smell so good, too!

  • What a great idea! I love growing my own fresh herbs and this year has been kind of difficult with moving into a new house and trying to rescue the landscape from two years of apparently nothingness before we moved in. I am trying to build me an awesome herb garden these will be perfect!

  • I actually have a very long kitchen window that has a shelf under it. I wanted to line it with planters full of fresh herbs so I could have them whenever I wanted them. Checking out the 12 Easy Herbs to Grow From Seeds now! Thanks for sharing!

  • I cook with fresh herbs when ever I can. I have herbs growing on the deck outside of my apartment