As the world starts to (fingers crossed) open up a bit more, there’s no better time to begin reclaiming your home as…your actual home. One of the best ways to stop languishing and start loving your space, in our humble opinion? Grow your own indoor herb garden. Hear us out: start...
Seeds. If growing herbs from seed appeals to you, try basil and chives, which are the easiest to start from seed. Noelle Johnson Landscape Consulting Cuttings. Another way to obtain herbs for your indoor herb garden is to root them from cuttings. This method is inexpensive and can be done...
“Where do you plant your herb garden?” This can be tricky since plants need enough space and the right environment to thrive. Some herbs do well in full sun while others flourish even in partial sunlight. You can grow herbs indoors, but other herbs grow best outdoors. Here are some exa...
Parsley: This one is tricky to grow from seed, so perhaps start off with a plant, instead. Never transplant parsley from one container to another! Rosemary: A must for soups and stews, this aromatic herb grows best in full sun. Mint: One of the easiest to grow, mint is a great addit...
Some gardeners actually prefer to grow their herbs indoors simply because they’re more accessible when they need them in their recipes or for teas. If you have a sunny windowsill, a few herb seeds and a bit if patience, you’ve got what it takes to grow your herbs indoors. ...
Kitchen herb gardens and countertop herb gardens are indoor herb growing kits; some include everything you need, including the seeds. Windowsill herb gardens are specifically designed to fit and grow in windowsills. Hydroponic herb gardens allow faster growth. You can also use a hydroponic kit and...
How to Grow Herbs HerbStart Seeds Indoors (Weeks before last spring frost)Start Seeds: Outdoors (Weeks before / after last spring frost)Height / Spread (Inches) SoilLight**Growth Type Basil* 6–8 Anytime after 12–24/12 Rich, moist Annual Borage* NR ‡ Anytime after 12–36/12 Rich,...
How to grow St. John's Wort Herbs. Grow culinary St. John's Wort plants in your home herb garden. Growing better with The Gardener's Network.
How to grow catnip indoors Whether you want to start seeds indoors or grow catnip as a houseplant, your growing medium should provide good drainage. Similarly, any pots you use should have at least one drainage hole. Catnip seeds need to go through the process of cold stratification in order...
How to grow Sage Herbs. Grow culinary Sage plants in your home herb garden. Growing better with The Gardener's Network.