"What useful herbs that are easy to grow would you recommend to people starting gardens?"

This question was asked recently on the Northeast Herbal Association (NEHA) email list and I was very interested to see how much overlap there is between medicinal use and bodycare.

(The list started out as the "Top Ten", but it's really hard to whittle down the herbs that you love to such a small number, and as someone on the list pointed out, herbalists as a group tend to not be able to follow rules )

Below are the herbs on my list that were also favorites of practicing herbalists in my area:

• Calendula
• Chamomile
• Comfrey
• Elder
• Goldenrod
• Lavender
• Lemon Balm
• Marshmallow
• Red Clover
• Rose
• Sage
• St. Johnswort
• Yarrow

Do you have a favorite that didn't make my list? Please add it!