Indoor Winter Herb Garden: 8 Herbs to Grow on Your Windowsill

You do not need a garden to grow fresh herbs. A sunny windowsill, a few pots and a little water are enough to keep fresh flavor in your kitchen all winter.

8 herbs to grow indoors

• Basil: loves warmth and bright light. Pinch off flowers to keep leaves coming.
• Mint: grows fast, so keep it in its own pot.
• Chives: easy and very forgiving.
• Parsley: slower to start but long lasting.
• Thyme: needs good drainage and not too much water.
• Rosemary: needs lots of light and well-drained soil.
• Oregano: hardy and great for cooking.
• Lemon balm: a gentle, lemony herb for tea.

Care tips

1. Place pots in the brightest window, ideally south-facing.
2. Use pots with drainage holes and a saucer.
3. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
4. Snip often to encourage growth.
5. Turn pots every few days so they grow evenly.

Start with three herbs you cook with the most and add more as you go.