Have you considered improving your lifestyle and overall quality of health by growing a small herb garden for yourself? Herbs are the most valuable and popular forms of plants today. The main reason for this is since history has begun or even before that, herbs have been used in various ways. Herbs are used to give a distinct flavour to your food, they add a special aroma in your environment, they are used as medicines for many ailments and they add colour to your garden. When you read this article you will realize that growing herbs takes minimum efforts. You can easily grow mint, rosemary, coriander, parsley etc. in your backyard or on your terrace. With a little sunshine, some good soil that drains well, good fertilizer and regular watering, you can work wonders. As kids, I remember, my mother used to just call out for us and ask us to get a stalk of celery, coriander or mint growing in one of the pots in our backyard. In today's age when cities are losing their gardens and parks and are becoming more of a concrete jungle, having your own herb garden really helps. This article is for those who are interested in growing their own herbs. You will comprehend in this article that herbs grow easily and with minimal care.