Fresh herbs make meals taste better, and you can grow them in a sunny kitchen window.
Best Herbs to Start With
- Basil: Loves warmth and light
- Mint: Grows vigorously, so keep it in its own pot
- Chives: Easy and regrow after cutting
- Parsley: Slower to start, but long-lasting
- Thyme: Needs little water
What You Need
- Pots with drainage holes and saucers
- Good-quality potting mix
- A bright window, ideally with several hours of light
Care Tips
Water when the top of the soil feels dry. Pinch off flower buds on basil to keep leaves coming. Harvest little and often, never taking more than about a third of the plant at once.
Make It Fun
Label each pot with hand-painted plant markers. Challenge the family to use a new herb in a recipe each week.
