Starting an Herb Garden: The 8 Easiest Herbs to Grow at Home
Beginner GuidesJune 17, 2026

Starting an Herb Garden: The 8 Easiest Herbs to Grow at Home

Fresh herbs transform cooking — and they're surprisingly easy to grow. Here are the 8 best herbs for beginners, including how to grow them in containers or raised beds.

Jenna
Jenna
Chief Design Officer & Garden Editor · June 17, 2026

Fresh herbs transform cooking — and they're surprisingly easy to grow. Here are the 8 best herbs for beginners, including how to grow them in containers or raised beds.

This guide is coming soon. Browse our plant growing guides for detailed advice on specific crops.

What you'll learn

  • Everything about herb garden
  • Everything about growing herbs
  • Everything about beginner herbs
  • Everything about container herbs
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Jenna
Written by Jenna
Chief Design Officer & Garden Editor

Jenna is the creative engine behind PlotPlanner. A specialist in small-space garden aesthetics and companion planting, she obsesses over making sustainability look as good as it tastes. When she's not optimizing zone-specific planting calendars, she's usually experimenting with heritage seeds and vertical garden structures. Her mission: making every square foot count.

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