A small herb garden is a timely addition to your new lifestyle. By growing herb plants that you use in the kitchen, you will be saving money when you don’t have to buy these at the supermarket. You will just cut some foliage or stem off the herb plant to add taste to the food you cook. Your seasonings are fresh.

During winter, you can still plant herb plants on your windowsill. Choose the varieties that are sturdy enough to grow in pots and containers.

These are the materials you need:
Individual pot, 6 inches deep
Long container, 6 to 12 inches deep
No-soil potting mix
Seedling or young herb plants
Fertilizer

Follow these easy steps to plant your herb garden:
1.    Choose the windowsill that faces the south or southeast direction, or the window that gets 5 hours of sun every day.
2.    Fit the pots and containers on the windowsill.
3.    Purchase the young herb plants from nearby nursery in the morning. Also buy several bags of potting mix and some appropriate fertilizer. Choose the loose and light mixture for good drainage.
4.    Transfer each plant one at a time. Fill the pots and containers with mix up to 3 inches high. Cut the bottom of the seedling’s black bag and put in the right position.
5.    Add more mix around the plant and gently firm to give support. Leave enough space for watering.
6.    Herb plants dislike too much water. Be sure to put enough amount of water to avoid ‘drowning’ the plants.
7.    Sprinkle a recommended amount of fertilizer to the plants every month. Herbs are ready to use when new growth is visible. Cut foliage from plants often to encourage full and bushy growth.

What herb plant varieties to choose:
1.  Basil
2.  Chives
3.  Thyme
4.  Mint
5.  Parsley
6.  Lavender

If you didn’t have windows that get sunlight, fluorescent lights are good substitute. Position the lights 18 inches from the plants and keep on for 10 hours every day.

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