How to Grow an Herb Garden for Spring, No Yard Required

Spring is here (at least officially; we’re still looking at snow outside), which means it’s time to get on top of gardening. But if you don’t have a roomy backyards (or even a fire escape), check out YourDailyThread’s indoor herb garden how-to (your cooking will thank you):

Attention all apartment dwellers! Beautify your indoor space with a simple, do-it-yourself, organic herb garden. By choosing easy-to-grow herbs, the right soil mixture, and a sunny spot near a window, even those with a not-so-green thumb can make a mini garden thrive. Many herbs are natural health remedies and just a sprinkle makes an average dinner divine.

Your Checklist:

A large pot with a hole for drainage and a tray underneath—a 13- 15″ container can hold four grown plants. (We love Green Pots from Ecosource—compostable pots made from rice hulls.)
Stones or gravel (just enough for the bottom of the pot to promote drainage).
Seeds such as basil, mint, thyme, oregano, sage, parsley, chives, rosemary (pick your favorites!).
Organic potting mix.

Get Started:

Place the seeds about a ¼ – ½” deep and cover loosely with soil.

Continue reading to learn how to plant an herb garden, no yard required.