Having my own herb garden has always been a dream of mine, but I always put it off until fall or winter, and by then it’s too late and my tiny plants freeze. I’ve always wanted to grow my own fresh basil, oregano, cilantro, and thyme– and to be able to go outside, clip some, and have it at dinner later that night. Waiting too long to plant is obviously one giant DON’T, but The Skinny Gourment blog has some other big no-nos to avoid when starting your own herb garden. Keep it to file away for nest year!
Mistake 1: Growing from seed. When you first start out trying to grow fresh herbs, I recommend you begin by trying to grow from seedlings rather than planting your own seeds.
Mistake 2: Starting with the wrong varieties. I recommend you start by trying to grow fresh basil. It is the perfect trainer herb.
Mistake 3: Watering herbs like houseplants. Instead, water herbs a moderate amount every day.
Mistake 4: Not cutting early and often. As a novice gardener, it may seem like your puny little plant just isn’t ready for a trip to the barber, but then you will find yourself sitting there wishing for leaves without much success.
Check out her entire post for 6 more tips!