Growing a garden of herbs is as old as civilization. People have used herbs for preparing and preserving food, putting an aroma in the air or treating wounds. And even some used herbs to help with curing or subduing an illness.
Most herbs are tough, wild plants that have changed very little over time, despite centuries of civilization. Almost all herbs require a sunny, well-drained location, even though some herbs will grow in less than perfect conditions.
Herb gardens are often arranged in intricate patterns to accentuate the contrasting colors and textures of their foliage. So you don't forget which herb is which, remember to label each bed or even better yet, the individual herb plant itself.
Now a lot of people plant herbs next to their gardens. This could help, but could even hurt you vegetables, depending on the herb and the vegetables you are trying to grow. Some herbs repel insects away from the garden, but there are a few that attract them to your garden. For example or how one herb can help, as well as, hurt your garden. Take "Dill" for example, it is good for your cabbage crops but don't plant your carrots anywhere close, "Dill" causes carrots not to grow to full size. . So before you plant any herbs in close proximity of your vegetable garden make sure of their growth habits and the location it will be planted so the herb will be in the best area to grow, without damaging other vegetables or flowers.
Now for a quick note, a lot of people grow herbs indoors. One is because the aroma that fresh herbs let out is absolutely amazing. And there is not problem with growing herbs indoors just as long as you have the herbs in a window where the sun will come in through, well. You can also give your summer herbs a jump-start by sowing them and getting them started inside. This usually helps you have herbs that grow to full strength before the end of the growing season.
