4 Tips for the Best Herb Garden
Herbs are a question I get asked a lot about, and today I am sharing my top 4 secrets to a successful cut and come again backyard herb container garden.
1 - Use a deep container, 6 inches minimum.
In order plant everything I wanted in one I opted for a 1 foot deep container.
2 - Drainage is KEY
Drill plenty of holes and use an airy soil blend to ensure that your herbs are not siting in water. Some veggies (like lettuces) love the moisture, herbs do not. Most culinary herbs are native to the mediterranean- recreate the sandy soil they enjoy.
3 - Harvest weekly
When you harvest, make sure you only harvest at most 1/3 of the plant so that it can recover and regrow more for you to harvest later!
My last tip is the biggest secret of all…
DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO IT!
Most Herb Garden failures are caused by overwatering. This also goes back to the importance of tip #2. I have watered this container garden during the heat waves but other than that, I don't pay much attention to it unless I can see the leaves are drooping and it is telling me it needs water.
🌱 The Garden-To-Table Jumpstart
Inside the class, I’ll walk you through the three things every garden needs to succeed:
A solid setup, the right timing, and small moments of consistency.
These are the pieces that gardeners often learn the hard way, and they’re also the pieces that unlock ease and confidence—especially for beginners.
In this free masterclass, you’ll learn:
How to design a raised bed setup that actually works (so you’re not fighting your garden all season)
What to plant when here in Michigan, and why timing is everything
Why a few minutes of attention truly makes the biggest difference
The exact steps I teach beginners so they can stop Googling and finally feel sure of what they’re doing
If you want your raised bed to feel fun, productive, and doable—not confusing—this class is the best place to start.
✨ Watch the free “Garden to Table Jumpstart” Mini-Class Here
Let this be the year your garden feels clear, grounded, and enjoyable from day one.
