Herbs have been around forever, but how well do you understand them? In this episode we have a conversation with Kim Roman. Kim Roman shares her expertise, derives from her forthcoming book "Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts." We talk about various topics concerning growing, using, and appreciating herbs. How do you differentiate culinary herbs from medicinal ones, the overlapping roles of herbs and spices,  understanding botanical names, keys to successfully growing herbs, turning herbs into elegant and practical crafts, creating herb oils, mocktails, and understanding tisanes. We also touch on the role of an herbalist, maintaining and promoting wellness with herbs, and common and unique uses for herbs in cooking and garnishing.Time Line00:04 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast00:42 Understanding the World of Herbs with Kim Roman01:07 Distinguishing Between Culinary and Medicinal Herbs01:19 The Importance of Botanical Names in Herbology01:25 Keys to Successfully Growing Herbs01:38 The Role of an Herbalist and Wellness with Herbs01:57 Understanding Culinary Herbs vs Medicinal Herbs03:07 The Overlapping Roles of Herbs and Spices04:00 The Importance of Knowing Your Plant05:07 Key Elements for Successful Herb Growing06:00 The Art of Container Gardening08:34 Understanding the Herb Spiral12:19 Choosing the Right Herbs for Your Garden13:45 Understanding Plant Profiles17:14 Harvesting and Processing Herbs for Optimal Results25:27 Creating Herb Oils, Mocktails, and More26:46 Cooking with Herbs: Tips and Tricks31:16 Creating Herb-Forward Cocktails and Mocktails32:11 Creating Unique Cocktails with Herbs33:24 The Rise of Mocktails and Health Consciousness33:58 Understanding Tisanes and Herbal Teas34:47 The Role of Herbs in Wellness and Illness Prevention36:11 The Role and Importance of an Herbalist40:14 Crafting with Herbs: The Rosemary Wreath42:03 Introducing the Book: Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts47:36 The Value of Starting Small in Gardening48:17 The Reality of Gardening: Not Everything Goes Right54:47 The Importance of Latin Names in Gardening54:57 The Beauty and Peace Found in Gardening55:41 Learning from Gardening Mistakes: The Importance of Studying Your Land57:42 The Love for Unique Plants: The Golden Dragon Fruit58:14 Connecting with the Gardening Community58:57 Conclusion: The Joy and Lessons of Gardening