Herbs

If it’s your first time creating an herb garden, I have some tips to share.

These six steps will walk you through the basics, from choosing the right location and planning your garden to preparing the soil and deciding what to plant.

[Read more…] about How to Start an Herb Garden

Find out what herbs you can plant month by month in Phoenix.

Herb Monthly Planting Calendar

January	February	March
April	May	June
July	August	September
October	November	December

Herbs to Plant in January

You can plant borage, catnip, chamomile, chives, cilantro, dill, lavender, rosemary and thyme in January.

Herbs to Plant In February

You can plant basil, bay, catnip, chamomile, chives, cilantro,

March – Herbs to Plant in March in Phoenix

Herbs to grow in Phoenix in the month of March include:

April – Herbs to Plant Right Now in Phoenix

Herbs to plant in the month of April include:

May Herbs to Plant

Temperatures are rising this month, so basil is really the only herb that should be planted this month.

June – September Herbs to Plant

The summer months of June through September are not an ideal time to plant herbs. Herbs that you may harvest during the summer include: sage, rosemary and basil.

October – What Herbs Should I Plant in Phoenix Right Now?

October is a great month to start planting herbs. Below are herbs you can plant in the low desert in October.

November What Herbs Should I Plant in Phoenix Right Now?

November is one of the best months to plant herbs in Phoenix.

What Herbs Should I Plant in Phoenix Right Now? – December

You can plant the following herbs in Phoenix in December. Don’t forget to cover your plants if nighttime temperatures dip.

Herb Resources

Often called “pot marigold” calendula is a pretty golden flower. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or someone interested in natural remedies, calendula is a pretty herb worth knowing about.

[Read more…] about How to Grow Calendula: The Sunny Marigold

Rue is a bitter herb traditionally used medicinally. Are you looking to plant a unique herb? Often found in old-world gardens, rue adds both beauty and function to your garden space.

[Read more…] about Grow the Herb of Grace – Planting Rue

One of the top medicinal herbs to grow is chamomile. The small white daisies are most commonly used in teas to reduce anxiety and aid in relaxation.

[Read more…] about How to Grow Chamomile

You don’t need to be a gardening expert to cultivate a thriving herb garden. Many herbs are compact plants that don’t require much space, and once they’re established, they’re quite low-maintenance.

[Read more…] about Herb Gardening in Phoenix: What to Plant and How to Grow Herbs