Gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature.
Spending time with Mother Earth has an array of benefits, along with the plants she produces.
A 2019 study published inCurrent Directions in Psychological Sciencerevealed green spaces improve cognitive functions like attention span and memory.
Dwelling in nature has shown to bring peace of mind.
A garden delivers that sense of nature straight to your backyard or kitchen windowsill.
Nature is more of a delight when you could taste it.
An herb garden is an easy way to sow and appreciate the spoils of your labor.
Fresh herbs have more pronounced flavors and nutritious benefits than their dry version, too.
Not all herbs grow equally.
Here we have compiled the easiest ones to start with.
Chives
Chives are first up on our easy-to-grow list.
This grass-resembling herb grows throughout the year.
It stands up against dreary weather conditions without the need for protective precautions.
There’s no need to worry about the cold killing your plant.
All chives need are a pot of soil placed in minimal light and water.
A sign you are on the right track is the beautiful violet petals of its bloom.
Thyme
Trust you have the time and skills to grow this next easy herb.
Although, it doesn’t take many skills.
It is another pretty plant that flowers with white and purple petals.
Growing thyme from its seedlings is the easiest way to see cultivation.
Thyme grows well year-round indoors too.
This makes it a keen pick for kitchen windowsill gardens.
The use of thyme dates back centuries.
According toThe Spruce Eats, it was used as an antiseptic during times of plague.
The flavor of thyme is great for cooking, baking, and making cocktails.
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is not Chapstick, but a relative to the popular mint herb.
Due to its invasive nature, lemon balm is conducive to running wild and taking over gardens.
Just give your herb full sun with a little shade and regular watering.
When harvesting this plant, keep a third of the leaves unplucked for continuous healthy growth.
Sage
When you think of sage, burning it might come to mind.
It is believed lighting sage can ward off evil spirits and negative energy.
Perhaps it being easy to grow is the second best thing about it.
Like many of our herbs, you could start by planting them indoors or out during the spring.
Let the soil dry before watering again and keep your sage in as much sunlight as possible.
It can make a great stuffer tospice up your Thanksgiving turkeyor a compound butter to base that stuffed bird.
Mint
Last but not least, it’s the classic gum flavor.
Mint, like its cousin lemon balm, is a wild child.
For simple gardening, a flower pot will do just fine.
Mint is considered the easiest herb to grow.
Once it is planted after the frost season, mint will fight cold weather and environmental blemish.
It just needs well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight.
Mint is a nice treat to add to dishes.
Mint also has health benefits.
