Create a successful herb garden at home with this beginner-friendly guide

One of the best things about herbs is that you don’t need a large plot of land—or even any outdoor space at all—to grow them successfully. Whether you’re envisioning a small container garden in a sunny window or a raised bed in your yard, Herb Gardening for Beginners provides all the information you need to cultivate herbs for a wide range of purposes. You’ll find step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting guidance for every stage of the process, from planning your garden to harvesting and using your herbs.

• Intro to herb gardening—Learn the benefits and uses of herbs, different planting options, essential gardening tools, and indispensable tips for success.
• Herb profiles—Find detailed breakdowns of 40 common herbs, including seeding information; mature plant size; light, water, and soil requirements; major uses; and safety considerations.
• 80 recipes—From a Bee Balm Sore Throat Remedy and an All-Purpose Lemon Verbena Cleaner to Turkey Nettle Pot Pie and Caraway Soda Bread, discover all sorts of practical uses for your homegrown herbs.

Discover the culinary and medicinal power of homegrown herbs with help from Herb Gardening for Beginners.

MARC THOMA is a father, husband, and gardener who has more than 15 years of experience growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and edible flowers. His passion for growing food and addressing the world’s food and environmental problems culminated when he started TranquilUrbanHomestead.com, where he shares information about growing food at home.

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“Herb Gardening for Beginners by Marc Thoma is chock-full of great information for the new gardener. He takes you step-by-step through the entire process, helping the reader feel that anyone can grow herbs. This book not only covers everything you need to know about how to grow herbs indoors and out, it also includes specific information on a huge variety of herbs. As a bonus, Marc also shares delicious recipes using the herbs you have grown. If you’re interested in learning about herb gardening, this is the book for you!” —Julie Hale, owner of Plant Based Gal

“Herb Gardening for Beginners is a wonderful book for new gardeners. It combines all you need to know about growing herbs with recipes to enjoy with your family.” —Kristin Crouch, certified master gardener and founder and past president of the Ladner Community Garden, www.thatbloomingarden.com

“Herb Gardening for Beginners by Marc Thoma is chock-full of great information for the new gardener. He takes you step-by-step through the entire process, helping the reader feel that anyone can grow herbs. This book not only covers everything you need to know about how to grow herbs indoors and out, it also includes specific information on a huge variety of herbs. As a bonus, Marc also shares delicious recipes using the herbs you have grown. If you’re interested in learning about herb gardening, this is the book for you!” —Julie Hale, owner of Plant Based Gal

“Encouraging and educational, Marc Thoma's book will give aspiring herb gardeners the courage and confidence to actually put seeds in the earth. Marc's experience puts success within their reach.” —Kathi Rodgers, Oak Hill Homestead

“Encouraging and educational, Marc Thoma's book will give aspiring herb gardeners the courage and confidence to actually put seeds in the earth. Marc's experience puts success within their reach.” —Kathi Rodgers, Oak Hill Homestead