This book contains proven steps and BEGINNER strategies on how to grow your own herbs to help you prepare healthier meals and save money. An herbal garden can be a treat for the eyes as well as the palate. It can be a great addition to a small patio garden or can even be grown indoors. To start an herbal garden, you will need well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly acidic (However, make sure that the soil does not completely dry out). Most herbal plants will require at least 5 hours of daylight. Most perennial herbs can be grown from seed, but you may want to start from stem cutting or root cutting if you can get them. If you do decide to grow from seeds, you will want to sow them directly in the ground and thin them out after they become 2 inch seeding. And, if you are thinning out culinary herbs, you can use them in your cooking.