Herbs

From the McDonald Garden Center Blog

Herb Gardening Made Easy: Grow Culinary Favorites in Small Spaces

Fresh flavor at your fingertips—what could be better? Herb gardening is one of the most satisfying ways to grow your own food, and the best part is, you don’t need a sprawling garden to do it. From patios and balconies to sunny windowsills and countertops, herbs thrive in small spaces and deliver big on taste, fragrance, and charm. Let’s dig into the basics of growing your favorite culinary herbs, no matter how much space you’re working with.

10 Herbs to Get Your Kitchen Garden Started

This week, we're diving into the wonderful world of herbs – those magical plants that not only add flavor and aroma to your dishes but also bring life to your spring garden. We have lots of varieties to choose from at our stores and growing herbs is a rewarding and delicious endeavor that you just don’t want to miss out on! So, let's explore the in’s and out’s of 10 herbs to kick-start your kitchen garden.

How to Get Into Herb Gardening

As spring emerges into its full season, many gardening enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the opportunity to cultivate fresh herbs in their gardens. Herb gardening not only adds flavor and fragrance to your culinary creations but also offers a host of health benefits and the satisfaction of growing your own ingredients. If you're considering delving into herb gardening this spring, but you're wary of soft-leaved herbs due to lingering cold temperatures, fear not! There are plenty of robust herbs perfectly suited for spring planting.