A Herb Garden in the Kitchen
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From parsley to rosemary, fresh herbs can make an everyday dinner feel like a five-star meal. But buying herbs at the grocery can leave you with way more than you needed and backyard gardens limit your pestos to the summer months. For fresh herbs all year round, you’ll need to bring the garden indoors. Growing herbs inside is an easy way to keep ingredients right at hand and add a little life and air to your space. Whether you’re ready for a small sage plant in your kitchen or want to dive into a full garden, these indoor herb garden ideas will make your space look—and smell—great.
Before you start planting, you’ll want to pick out your herbs.
Rosemary: You can plant this versatile herb from a rootless cutting.
Basil: Make sure this plant gets plenty of sunlight and warmth.
Parsley: Grow this garnish go-to in bright light and with organic potting soil.
Chives: This perennial grows easily just about anywhere. Inside it prefers a south-facing window. Trim sections off with scissors.
Mint: This hardy leaf is essential for everything from desserts to tea and can live in moderate light.
Oregano: Take a cutting from an outside plant and plant in soil to bring this Italian-, Mexican-, and Middle Eastern–staple into your kitchen.
Thyme: Set thyme plants in bright sunlight and let the soil dry completely between waterings.
