# If I Were Starting a Medicinal Herb Garden Today, I'd Do This First | Episode 508

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Podcast: [Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pioneering-today-podcast-homesteading-in-a-modern-world-737525)
Published: 2026-04-24T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you've ever wanted to start a medicinal herb garden but felt overwhelmed by where to begin, this episode is for you. In today's podcast, I'm walking you through exactly how I plan a medicinal herb garden in a simple, practical way. We're talking about which herbs to grow first, how to choose ones your family will actually use, and how to begin building a home apothecary without needing a ton of space or experience. I'm also sharing some of my favorite beginner-friendly herbs like lemon balm, chamomile, calendula, and peppermint, along with how I use them in our daily life for things like calming support, digestion, and first aid. One of the biggest shifts that helped me gain confidence with herbs was understanding why to use a certain herb, not just following a recipe. That's where herbal energetics comes in, and I've created a free herbal energetics chart to help you get started. You can grab that free chart and find all the resources mentioned in this episode here: https://melissaknorris.com/508 Whether you're planting your first herb or expanding your garden, I hope this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to take that next step. Because truly, you don't need to grow everything. You just need to start. Thanks to the sponsor of today's podcast, Earthley Wellness! Use coupon code "PIONEER10" at checkout for 10% off your order: https://earthley.com/

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