





Calendula
Grown best in full sun, make sure to sow calendula
seeds during springtime in your region.
Mark rows and drop seeds every 6 inches in 1 cm deep
well-drained soil that is watered adequately.
Make sure to keep the soil damp but not soaked.
Calendula seeds can take up to a week to germinate.
Harvest the flowers once they are half open or fully bloomed,
preferably in the morning once the dew has dried to retain
the essential oils.
Benefits
Calendula has antifungal and antibacterial properties that help
prevent infection and heal injuries to body tissues.
Chamomile
Grown best in full sun, make sure to sow chamomile seeds
during early springtime in your region.
Scatter the seeds evenly and cover them with 1 cm of fine soil.
Make sure to keep the area moist and watered, and the
seeds should germinate in up to 2 weeks.
Once the flowers are fully open, harvest them in the morning
and use the petals fresh or dry for later use.
Benefits
Chamomile is a soothing ingredient that is recommended to help
with sleeplessness and is often used in herbal blends.
Fennel
Grown best in full sun, make sure to sow fennel leaf seeds
during springtime in your region.
Scatter the seeds in a raised garden bed and space the plants
4 to 12 inches apart in well-drained soil.
Make sure to water the area adequately and extra
if the climate is dry.
Fennel seeds can take up to 2 weeks to germinate.
Harvest the leaves once the plant is well established
and make sure to take only a few leaves at a time.
Benefits
Fennel leaves have antibacterial properties and aid the body
with healthy digestion.
Lavender
Grown best in full sun, make sure to sow lavender seeds
during springtime or summertime in your region.
Scatter the seeds on a bed of well-drained soil and make sure
to leave adequate space around the area.
Make sure to keep the soil damp but not soaked.
Keep watering to a minimum and direct sunlight to
a maximum to ensure a lot of buds and big, full bushes.
Harvest the flowers as the buds first begin to open and
use fresh or dry for later use.
Benefits
Lavender is known to have anti-inflammatory properties
and provides stress and anxiety relief.
Sage
Grown best in full sun, make sure to sow sage seeds
during summertime in your region.
Scatter the seeds evenly and cover with a layer of 0.5 cm
well-drained soil.
Make sure to keep the soil damp but not soaked.
Sage seeds can take up to 6 weeks to germinate.
Once the plant has fully grown, harvest only the young,
tender leaves so as to not harm the rest of the plant
and use fresh or dry for later use.
Benefits
Sage is rich in antioxidant compounds and can aid
in mood boosting as well.
Thyme
Grown best in full sun, make sure to sow thyme seeds
during springtime in your region.
Start the process indoors by scattering the seeds on the
top layer of the soil.
Seeds can take 2-3 weeks to germinate.
When the seedlings are large enough, transplant
to an outdoor garden.
Trim to encourage bushy growth once the plant flowers
and harvest the leaves as per need.
Benefits
Thyme contains a variety of minerals and vitamins
and is recommended for immunity boosting.
