This set of 3 plant pots can also be placed in your living room or on a bedroom window shelf to grow other small plants, succulents and even cacti. Since your new little plants won't be outside, they will need to be placed in a window that gets lots of natural sunlight. dentata), thymes (French, lime, silver), sweet marjoram, winter savory, oregano, and rosemaries ‘Golden Rain’ and ‘Blue Boy’. I can remember the surprise on the faces of my guests on the day that I went to my windowsill herb garden, snipped off a few sprigs of chives, and diced them into our spring salad. Ideal for growing a range of herbs, microgreens or small salads crops right on your kitchen work surface, this contemporary styled planter has a self watering reservoir and wicking system as well as LED lights that can adjust in height.

There are many varieties of thyme available with different aromas and uses ranging from soups, sauces and adding to fish and meat dishes. Thyme is another perennial which won’t require replanting in consecutive years – in fact, it’ll produce mounds of subtly scented foliage all year round! With this product, you can rest assured that you are receiving the perfect balance of design, durability, and convenience.This will help prevent unwanted water and soil markings on your windowsill, and many have been designed to help provide resistance to both warm and cold temperatures indoors. For varieties that grow in clumps like parsley, chives and coriander, you should concentrate on the larger leaves at the edge of the plant first, only working your way inwards once those have been picked. Just about every package of seeds or seedlings will include a summary of the ideal growing requirements. It’s a perennial plant, so it’s a gift that will keep on giving a lovely refreshing twist to cocktails, infused teas or certain exotic meals as well.

When you grow sun-loving herbs in the windowsill garden, select a location that has southern exposure, with little overhang from the eaves of the house. For those looking to use all of their windowed areas, not just the windowsill, opting for a hanging garden might be worth considering.

From that list, choose herbs that don't get too big, grow well in containers, and that are most tolerant of indoor conditions.

Complete with a small drainage hole at the bottom, each of the ceramic plant pots are large enough to hold your favourite living herbs or salad plants, their white finish contrasting perfectly with your chosen plants. It’s as if the only “safe” food has to come from mass-produced and packaged ingredients from huge warehouses and wrapped in plastic. Rosemary can be used as part of a bouquet-garni to be added to soups, stews and casseroles; whole sprigs can be roasted with root vegetables or sprinkled over Italian breads such as focaccia to add flavour. Some herb boxes are suitable for both locations but others aren't, so bear in mind the practicality as well as the aesthetics of the materials used.For additional self-watering planters and other ideas to keep your garden watered without too much fuss, see our article on automatic plant watering systems. Replant and add any new plants, and you will have a rejuvenated beauty of a box just outside your kitchen window. Eaves also give some protection from the cold, and being against the house wall further moderates temperature extremes. We’re here to provide you with all the essential gardening tools and equipment, helping you develop an everlasting hobby. Imagine plucking fresh mint leaves for your mojito, snipping fragrant basil for your pasta sauce, or adding a pinch of parsley to your dishes, all from the convenience of your windowsill.

Stand them in a warm, dark place (an airing cupboard is perfect), taking them out to rinse in water twice a day. She cuts no corners, you get far more than you could ever pay for, she works really hard to deliver the right garden for you and on top of all that she is a very nice person! She completely fulfilled every point on the brief I had written and was so prompt with all of the follow-up information, including a helpful sketch and list of suitable planting.

The vessel you choose should be at least 4 inches deep and have proper drainage in the bottom for the plants to thrive. During the warmer months, I grow summer savory in a corner of the box and tuck in a few annual flowers.