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Step 1
If you have a sunny window you can grow many herbs in pots. Use a good quality potting soil, some drainage material at the bottom of the pot like gravel, broken shards of pottery or a layer of newspaper (which will dissolve over time). Most pots dry out faster than the ground outdoors, so even herbs that can take it quite dry in the garden should not be allowed to dry out indoors. Once the surface of the soil dries out it's time to water them again.
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Step 2
Always use a tray or saucer under indoor plants to protect surfaces beneath from wet and soil.
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Step 3
A variegated sage is both decorative and edible.Some herbs you can grow in pots indoors are basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary (can get quite big over time if it is happy), sage, chives, mint (keep this one moist), scented geranium, lemon balm, and marjoram.
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Step 4
Again, give them as much light as possible as they can take full sun outdoors in the garden. Go very light on fertilizing as herbs that grow too lush are weaker in health, scent and flavor.
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Step 5
Indoor herb growing can be very decorative. You can plant many of these plants together in one big container creating a bouquet or centerpiece effect. You can group individual pots in a single container, too. There are ornamental pots and baskets you can grow your plant(s) in to make them artistic. So if your kitchen window isn't big or sunny enough, your herbs can look decorative in whichever window you should decide to plant them.
Comments
spankyandcranky said
on 9/29/2008 I would love to do this now that winter is approaching, but am wondering how to purchase the seeds. It doesn't seem like they'd be around much at this time of year. I am a deal hunter, and would prefer to pay less than a $/packet. Do you know if there are variety packs available? I have a small window ledge and would not likely need very many seeds.
Gracie1402 said
on 9/25/2008 I forgot about growing herbs indoors- thanks for the reminder!
DUSTYMILLS said
on 9/24/2008 I grow herbs in my kitchen window and they do very well, however, when it comes to picking the leaves, I have a hard time cutting them! Nice article.
Sugarbush said
on 9/24/2008 Hey, and you know what else Basil does (I learned this working at Armstrong Garden Centers)? It keeps flies away, so if you pot it up and use it as a centerpiece on your picnic table, it's a good thing.
Willie
slphilbrick said
on 9/23/2008 Great article..... I especially love to grow basil inside in the winter. Just brushing by it, imparts an aroma that is uplifting ! (Basil essential oil is used for the purpose of clearing the mind in aromatherapy. The fresh plant is by far, much better than the oil !