Right now I only have parsley, cilantro, and sweet basil. I also have some dill that I’m going to plant. I also have some chives from a few years ago ( i tend to forget its there lol ) I also want to plant some medicinal/tea herbs which I already have seeds for; chamomile, catnip, ecchinacea to name a few. On my list of culinary herbs to get I can only think of oregano and marjoram offhand. I also need plants that don’t get too large, perhas only a few feet at the most, since I have limited space. Also due to limited space, I’d prefer some herbs with many uses.

In the past I have planted herbs that are already growing, and have had good luck w/ them. I have not been gardening that long and would like some suggestions on herbs to start from seeds that would be good for a newer gardener like myself. I have tried growing from seed once before and failed miserably. Any tips would also be greatly appreciated! Thank u!

Okay, so I have NO IDEA what to do. I’ve always loved the idea of gardening and have always wondered what type of green thumb I have. So, I basically woke up today and was like, "i am going to grow vegetables this summer!" lol. So anyways, I live in Western Michigan so now since it’s may, we’re getting to the point where it doesn’t frost in the mornings any more and I think i could plant something. so what do I do?

I wanted to plant strawberries, peppers, cucumbers, carrots. Can I grow those? Please tell me, because I’m really not sure what does and does not grow in Michigan, or what type of climate certain vegetables (or fruits) need to grow in michigan? I really love fruits, I just am not sure which fruits would actually grow in michigan. Same thing with vegetables. Also, I love tea, LOVE IT! -so on a really random note, do people grow herb gardens? Can I grow my own herbs for tea? I know this is probably a lot for a beginner, but I am a very ambitious dedicated woman, and I know that if I set my mind on this I could really do something!

So, obviously my next question is what the heck do I do? What do I need to buy as far as fertilizers, soil, seeds (I will only buy seeds, that’s what I’ve decided I am going to, and can afford to start with), etc…? Do I need to designate an area? Shady, sunny? Indoor, outdoor? Do I need to build a box? How will I keep bugs away and rodents out? etc…etc….

I know it’s a lot, but Thank you so much!!

It is said that seeds, leaves, and roots of fennel are safe and edible. However, the essential oil, extracted from the seeds, is toxic even in small amounts. This seems to be a contradiction. Is it safe to eat seeds, or any part of the herb? if its oil is toxic?

I plan on removing a lot of pine straw and other foliage from a large area in my backyard. I am willing to turn the soil over and loosen it in this process of removing the TONS of pine straw but I don’t have a lot of time to tend a garden. I want something green to grow and I really don’t care what but I’d like it to be something other than grass. Can I randomly toss seeds out in the area and expect them to grow if I turn the soil or am I hoping for too much? I know not all seeds would be tolerant of this sort of treatment, so what plants( flowers, herbs, veggies) are pretty independent? I’m not to familiar with my yard because I’ve just moved but it gets a fair amount of sun and is fairly level i’m not sure about what the soil looks like though.

The kit came with really vague instructions. I put about 10-15 seeds in each 4 inch pot. Now that the plants have sprouted, they look puny. Wil they fill the pot as they grow? Should I have put more in? If so, can I push some seeds in between the sprouts?