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This post is part of Garden Week<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>, a week-long gardening event hosted by our sister site, Crafting a Green World. We are so happy to be taking part!<\/em><\/p>\n Herb gardening is so gratifying, and the list below includes beauty herbs that you can grow in the ground or in pots. Whether you have a big backyard or a tiny balcony, you can get in on the gardening action! I also chose beauty herbs that are easy to keep alive, so even novice gardeners can get in on the action!<\/p>\n Whether you’re planting in the ground or in pots, good soil and remembering to water are the keys to success. If you’re planting in pots, choose good-quality organic potting soil. For a backyard garden, make sure to amend your soil with organic top soil or compost.<\/p>\n I always forget to water my plants, but I’ve found a great solution! Set calendar reminders to water, just like you would for any other appointment. This little tip has made a big difference in how well my plants do, herbs or otherwise.<\/p>\n 1. Rosemary<\/strong> – Brew up some rosemary tea and make your own herbal shampoo<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>. To brew the tea, just steep fresh rosemary in hot water for around 10 minutes. Pull out the rosemary, and you’re ready to go.<\/p>\n 2. Thyme<\/strong> – Try this DIY citrus-thyme body scrub<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n 3. Mint<\/strong> – Mint is probably the easiest herb to grow. It spreads like a weed, so plant your mint in a container to keep it from taking over your garden. Brew up mint tea by steeping fresh leaves in hot water for 5 minutes. Strain, and use the tea as a toner for your skin<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. You can also heat the mint tea back up and use it as a soothing facial steam.<\/p>\n 4. Sage<\/strong> – Sage is great for oily skin. Check out this recipe for a homemade sage-rosemary astringent<\/strong><\/span><\/a>!<\/p>\n 5. Basil<\/strong> – Basil has great detoxifying properties, and it helps soothe the skin. Try this basil and yogurt face mask<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to give acne the boot. If you’re vegan like I am<\/a>, you can use non-dairy yogurt to make this mask.<\/p>\n Image Credit: Lavender<\/a> photo via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Growing Beauty Herbs<\/h2>\n
5 Beauty Herbs<\/h2>\n