If you've ever stood in the produce section of the grocery store trying to pick out the least wilty of those little plastic containers of herbs, you'll understand the appeal of growing your own. Seasoned (ahem) gardeners Janet and Sheryl answer all your questions about growing these culinary, medicinal, and spiritually beneficial plants, including their potential for use in pest management and as hardy lawn replacements. Beginning with the where (containers, raised beds, spirals, and more), the pair then provide guidance on choosing healthy plants, nurturing herb seedlings, watering, dealing with aggressive spreaders (hello, mint!), pest prevention, overwintering, and lots of ideas for storing and enjoying your herbal goodies, from drying and freezing to making infused oils, vinegars, and butters. The final chapter is a roundup of herbs for all occasions and locations, including top choices for insect repellers, butterfly and hummingbird attractors, edible flowers, and ingredients for herbal tisanes.