A local master gardener has shared information about medicinal herbs. The gardener, who prefers cooking with herbs, recently received a newsletter about easy-to-grow medicinal herbs. The newsletter listed six herbs, and the gardener plans to discuss three this week and the remaining three next week.

Growing one's own herbs can be a healthier and more frugal option, as it allows for reduced salt and fat in recipes and can be more cost-effective than buying herbs at the grocery store. com.