Creating a herb garden in pots is a practical way to grow your own healthy herbs. What is your advice on creating and maintaining a potted herb garden?
- Yates -

I would recommend growing them in clay pots in a sunny location. Clay absorbs excess water and allows ventilation for the roots. Keep in mind that bigger pots retain more moisture, meaning you won't need to water them as much and the herbs can get bigger. It's fun to grow them from seeds, especially mint, parsley, and basil. Use a good potting soil and not dirt from your yard. Keep them moist, but not soggy. Be sure that you cut the herbs frequently or else they'll produce seeds.

I plant mine in hen or strawberry pots, They are the pts that have several holes around them, and I use miracle gro potting soil. They grow like crazy, this year I have so many I have to dry them!

buy one in a box ... no joke; 2 years ago at Christmas I received the famous Chi@ Pet brand herb garden: little pots, planting medium, little packets of seeds. By February of 2006 I was snipping little bits of parsley and thyme; by early spring I had great plants for the garden. Since then I use the same little plants for successive herbs; some of them go to the garden, others go to bigger pots and carry me through the winter months.

Sunny windows, evenly moist soil until the first true leaves appear; then they almost take care of themselves.

P.S. The window over the kitchen sink, if it has sun, is great for this project. The plants seem to enjoy the dishwashing and company every evening.