Picture yourself going outside your kitchen to get fresh mint leaves for your tea or chopping some lemongrass stalks for a calming evening beverage. In addition to being lovely, a small herbal garden allows you to always have access to natural, fresh remedies.
Choose Your Herbs Wisely
Start with easy-to-grow herbs that thrive in Ghana’s climate:
- Mint – refreshing and perfect for digestion.
- Lemongrass – calming and great for colds.
- Basil – rich in antioxidants.
- Scent Leaf (Nchuanwu) – supports immunity.
- Aloe Vera – skin and digestive health.
Pick the Right Spot
Your herbs love sunlight — at least 4–6 hours a day. Balconies, verandas, and sunny windows are perfect spots.
Use Containers or Small Beds
Even if you don’t have a backyard, old buckets, wooden boxes, or clay pots can become beautiful plant homes. Just make sure they have drainage holes.
Water & Feed with Care
Most herbs prefer slightly moist soil — not waterlogged. Use compost or organic waste as fertilizer to keep your herbs chemical-free.
Harvest the Smart Way
Snip leaves regularly to encourage new growth. Never take more than one-third of the plant at a time — this keeps your herbal garden thriving year-round.
Starting small is key. You can always expand as your confidence grows. Your first mini herbal garden might just inspire friends and family to start theirs too!
