Looking to step up your cooking game AND your kitchen decor? Show off your Green Thumb and impress your dinner guests with these six easy-to-grow herbs.
This delicious herb grows so quickly, you may not know what to do with your mint supply. Pinch off the leaves to garnish a dish or leave them out to dry for some easy home-made tea. Not a fan of the mint flavor? Mint also works wonderfully as a natural bug repellent. Simply crush the leaves and brush the residue on your skin before leaving the house to ward off any pests.
Did you know that Basil is part of the Mint family? This low-maintenance herb has a similar care routine to the mint plant, and is also safe for pets. Trim the basil plant as it becomes leggy and it can be trained to stay bushy and compact.
Rosemary is an aromatic herb that can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It is drought tolerant and relatively low-maintenance. Rosemary is non-toxic to pets and most animals are deterred by the smell, making this a great option for those with curious pets.
This bushy little herb stays small and flowers, making it one of the more attractive indoor herbs to grow. Place your Thyme plant in a southern facing window and forget about it, because this drought-resistant plant only requires water 1-2x a month.
This lucious herb is easy to grow and is often started from seed. The outer stalks can be harvested as-desired once they have reached about 6 inches tall. Take care to remove the stalks from the base, as shaving a bit off the top may affect the growth pattern of the plant.
Oregano is another easy-to-grow herb that thrives in a sunny window sill. It is drought tolerant and only requires water when the soil has completely dried out. Oregano leaves are ready to harvest almost-immediately, making it a great herb for those who use oregano regularly.
