Windowsill Herb Garden

One of the best things about windowsill herbs is that they are fun and relatively easy to grow. The smells of fresh herbs wafting through the house, the enjoyment of adding fresh ingredients to your food dishes is an experience in itself. Potted herbs, in small containers can easily be moved from one window to another, if needed. Small pots also make it simple to maintain your little garden far better than a larger one.

You’ll find more information on how to start and maintain a windowsill herb garden in my ebook that can be downloaded with a few clicks: Nova’s Home Herb Garden.

Potted Basil

Many windowsill herbs thrive in interior micro climates, with diffused sunlight. There are many common herbs that can be grown successfully. Oregano, basil, and thyme, are just some of the many. Mint herbs do well as potted herbs, but need to be trimmed regularly to keep in check. There are many others to choose from, and if you are not sure you may want to ask your local nursery for more information.

One of the many benefits of growing windowsill herbs is that you can have fresh herbs all year round, even in the winter. Potted herbs can be moved to warmer spots, and do well. You certainly can’t do that in a regular garden. And with potted herbs you can even group herbs together, to have a theme, or when you have certain ones that you use a lot.

When grouping windowsill herbs, it is a good idea to pick herbs that share the same needs, like soil, light and nutrients. That way you have a balanced arrangement that won’t kill one plant while another thrives. With some planning you can make a fantastic arrangement of potted herbs that you will enjoy for many years to come.

There are many different ways you can start a windowsill herb garden, and you can buy seeds and start from scratch, or seedlings are also available. If you are an impatient person and want to see instant results, then the latter way is the best way to go for you. You will want to buy a pot that is at least twice the size of your seedling. If you are planting from seeds themselves, you may want to consider starting them out in the same pot you plan to use to display them.

You will want to buy fresh potting soil, not from your garden outside. Fresh soil gives young plants the best nutrients for them to grow. Make sure that any pot you use has good drainage, and buy some kind of tray that the pots will fit in, so when you water it doesn’t get all over the place. Plant seeds up to ½” into the soil, gently dampen the soil and set in a window. With windowsill herb gardens, it is best to try to keep the pots small enough to easily handle full.
Planting an indoor herb garden isn’t so difficult once you take the time to do some planning. With all the information and tips available, you should be on your way to fresh herbs in a short period of time.

You’ll find more information on Tiling and on how to start and maintain a windowsill herb garden in my ebook that can be downloaded with a few clicks: Nova’s Home Herb Garden.

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