In the TikTok video, Anna aka @annashieldss explains how to start your own herb garden and exactly what she has done for her own garden. She tells her followers, “If you’ve been wanting to start an herb garden but feel totally overwhelmed, this is exactly how to make it simple. I use the “gardenary method” which blends equal parts soil, sand and compost as the base. By doing this you’re going to get such better results than if you were to just use the soil alone.” Have you ever heard about the “gardenary method” before?

Anna goes to give more advice on where to plant each herb saying, “Next you’re going to pick up more herbs than you think you can fit. It looks prettier but it actually helps them grow better and maximizes what you get out of a small garden. I always buy my herbs from the grocery store. I think they’re so much more affordable there and they always seem so healthy and full. the next tip: when you’re planting, woodier stems go on the outer edge of the planter and water loving herbs like parsley and basil go in the center where it stays more moist.” Are you taking notes, because I know I am!

Lastly, Anna gives advice on a handy tool that will help you figure out when your beds need more moisture. She says, “And listen I get it, as moms we’re like, ‘I cannot be responsible for keeping one more thing alive’ and that’s where this little tool comes in. Pop it into your garden bed and it lets you know if your garden bed is ready for water making it so easy to help your garden thrive.” Ok, I have never heard of that tool before but I’m already convinced I need it. You can get a similar tool to what Anna uses on Amazon here. Thanks, Anna for your tips. Happy gardening, everyone.