It was buying culinary herbs that got me started last year on my first vegetable patch ever. I was totally blown away when I tasted my home grown basil for the first time. Hooked now.
Agreed, it’s amazing. I was weeding yesterday and accidentally broke some new oregano and the smell, just incredible. We’re putting in a raised garden for the first time ourselves this year. We’ve always had tomato plants and herbs but never a dedicated garden. I’m frightened by my own excitement. :)