Vegetables

In the vegetable garden, most everything has to be replanted each season. Not so with that other main class of edibles – herbs. A majority… Read More »Do Herbs In Pots Come Back Every Year?

Excellent drainage is essential, no matter how you grow herbs. Poor drainage quickly leads to root problems, including rot. Give herbs coarse, fast-draining soil, so… Read More »Do Herbs Need To Be In Pots With Drainage Holes?

You will be able to keep your supermarket-bought pot herbs for 2-3 months or until you have used them all in the delicious recipes you… Read More »How Long Do Herbs Last In Pots?

Yes. Once your supermarket living herb has been divided, you can pot up the individual clumps to keep as indoor herbs, or transplant them outside… Read More »Can I Plant Supermarket Potted Herbs?

Humidity for Indoor Herbs Indoor herbs need both high humidity and excellent air circulation. Mist your herbs once a week or set them on a… Read More »Should I Mist Herbs?

Plastic containers are best for herbs that like moist soil; terra cotta is best for herbs that prefer a drier soil. The container should always… Read More »What Pots To Use For Indoor Herbs?

It’s always best to have morning sun so as to avoid the scorching heat in the afternoon. In winter or in cooler areas, full sun… Read More »Is Morning Sun Or Afternoon Sun Better For Herbs?

East- and west-facing windows that get bright light are fine, but better for herbs that don’t like to get baked such as parsley, chives and… Read More »Can I Grow Herbs North Facing Window?

South-facing windows. Where Can I Grow Herbs? In natural light: South-facing windows have the brightest light and most hours of sun during the short, cool… Read More »Which Facing Window Is Best For Herbs?

Herbs for shade Miner’s lettuce. Miner’s lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata) produces succulent, slightly bitter leaves that are ideal in winter salads. Golden hop. Chives. Coriander. Parsley.… Read More »What Herbs Tolerate Some Shade?