Designing an herb garden is an exercise in instant gratification; many herbs are fast-growing plants to harvest (or snip) within weeks of germination. Read on for some of our favorite types of herb gardens.
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1. Medieval Herb Gardens
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In medieval times, the closed garden was home to medicinal and culinary herbs.
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2. Medicinal Herb Gardens
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Many common herbs have healing properties that make them essential plants in an apothecary's garden.
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3. Colonial Herb Gardens
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In colonial times, gardens planted with herbs produced tonics and aromatic air fresheners.
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4. Kitchen Herb Garden
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Kitchen herb gardens are extremely useful for the savvy home cook.
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5. Indoor Herb Gardens
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Indoor herb gardens, or container gardens, make growing fresh herbs feasible when there is limited outdoor space.
6. Fragrant Herb Gardens
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Fragrant herbs like lavender and lemon verbena can be useful in keeping pests at bay.
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7. Raised Bed Herb Gardens
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Raised bed gardens keep herbs happy and separated.
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