Herbs can be grown quite effectively indoors in pots or containers. They can also be grown in window boxes or hanging baskets. It is not really any more difficult than growing herbs outside in the garden. Indeed as you would expect, indoor herbs require the same conditions to grow as those outside. Click here for more: growing herbs in containers

The three things all plants need are; sunlight water and soil.  Herbs are no exception. Obviously sunlight is crucial to growing any kind of plant including herbs, indoors or outdoors. When growing indoors, place your herbs in a south or west facing position to make maximum use of the available sunlight. Although there are a few herbs with specific light needs, all of them need a sunny bright spot in the house. It is possible for some herb growers to enhance natural light sources with fluorescent or ‘grow’ lamps.

Herbs also need a well drained, not too rich soil to grow in. Add two parts of sterilized potting soil with one part coarse sand or perlite for herbs that are grown in containers. Make sure you put about an inch of sand into the base of each pot or container to help with the drainage. Indoor herbs like to be given with a teaspoon a lime (per 5 inch pot) to help sweeten the soil.
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Your potted herbs will also need a good supply of water. Misting the plants and moistening the pebbles will help to keep the herbs within humid conditions. Since they are being grown in containers they do need to have more water than herbs that are grown in a garden but, you should avoid getting the roots of the herbs drenched or soggy. One of the main advantages of growing herbs in a container or pot is the ability to move them.

Annual herbs can spend all of their time indoors but, perennial herbs do better if they were to be placed outside during the summer. Although all herbs should be brought inside before the first frost in order to avoid the loss of foliage. This rule is overlooked when it comes to mint, chives, and tarragon. That is because these herbs will become dormant in a light frost leading to a healthier growth afterward. All herbs can be grown in containers but some herbs do better then others. Mint can get out of hand if left to it’s own devices and is better contained.  

It is reasonably easy to maintain a herb garden inside. The herbs are within easy reach for cooking for example. And the information above should enable you to keep a healthy herb plant. It’s also a good idea to repot your herbs once a year and give a light feed every so often. Remember also to move perennials outside in warmer weather and to replant annuals. Plus, use your herbs as much as you want as well as harvest them occasionally. It is no secret that pruning plants it encourages new growth. Herbs are no exception. So dry them, store them and add them to your cooking recipes! Click here for more: Herb Garden Information