Herbs - Planning, Planting, and Growing Your Herb Garden - Growing Your Garden

Routine maintenance of your herb garden usually consists of a couple of hours per week for an average size garden of 100 square feet. Weed and loosen the soil around the plants regularly and every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season. Adding a small shovel-full of compost or sheep manure and bone meal will keep the soil in good shape.

Be careful not to over-water your plants -- they need water but they hate "wet feet" (soggy roots). If you happen to have a bug infestation, try using an organic insect soap spray available at most nurseries. It is usually necessary to spray both the upper and bottom side of the foliage to be effective.

Remember you are going to be using these herbs so ORGANIC is the rule. Try to avoid all chemicals.