How do I start a small herb garden on my windowsill?
You will learn to grow easy herbs in a sunny window.
A windowsill herb garden is simple and fun. You only need a sunny spot and small pots. Basil, mint, and parsley are good first picks.
Give your herbs water when the soil feels dry. Most herbs love six hours of sun each day. Snip leaves often, and the plant grows back fuller.
Do not worry if you make mistakes. Plants are forgiving, and you learn as you go. Start with one herb, then add more later.
- Pick one easy herb, like basil or mint.
- Find a pot with a hole in the bottom.
- Fill it with potting soil and plant your seeds.
- Set the pot in your sunniest window.
- Water when the top of the soil feels dry.
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Buddy tip: A small starter plant from the store is even easier than seeds.