If I Were Starting a Medicinal Herb Garden Today, I’d Do This First | Episode 508

If you’ve been wanting to start a medicinal herb garden but feel unsure where to begin, this episode will walk you through it step by step. In this video, I’m sharing how to plan a medicinal herb garden in a simple, practical way so you can grow herbs your family will actually use. We’ll cover the best beginner herbs, what to grow in the spring, and how to start building a home apothecary without needing a large space or years of experience. You’ll learn: - The easiest medicinal herbs to grow for beginners - How to choose herbs based on your family’s needs - What to actually do with your herbs once you grow them - Simple ways to start using herbs for tea, first aid, and everyday wellness - How to avoid the overwhelm and just get started One of the biggest things that helped me grow in confidence with herbs was understanding why to use each herb, not just following recipes. That’s where herbal energetics comes in. 👉 Grab your FREE herbal energetics chart here: https://melissaknorris.com/lead-herbal-energetics-chart/ This will help you understand how herbs work and how to choose the right one for your needs. Grab any other resources mentioned in the accompanying blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/508 Whether you’re growing herbs in a garden bed, raised bed, or just a few containers on your porch, this is a simple and practical way to start building your own home apothecary. You don’t need to grow everything. You just need to start. Thanks to the sponsor of today's podcast, Earthley Wellness! Use coupon code "PIONEER10" at checkout for 10% off your order: https://earthley.com/ 🌿 RELATED RESOURCES - Herbal Wound Healing Salve: https://melissaknorris.com/homemade-wound-healing-salve-recipe/ - How to dry herbs properly: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/when_how_harvest_dry_herbs/ - Beginner herbal remedies: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/how-to-use-herbs-and-natural-remedies-at-home/ - Calendula Oil: https://melissaknorris.com/homemade-calendula-oil/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: https://melissaknorris.com/books/family-garden-plan/ Home and Hand Made (100+ From Scratch Recipes): https://melissaknorris.com/books/hand-made/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: https://melissaknorris.com/books/the-made-from-scratch-life/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ ********** #medicinalplants #medicinalherbs #herbgarden #homeapothecary #herbalremedies