Drainage Works: How to Grow an Herb Garden Indoors

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How to Grow an Herb Garden Indoors

Handle any emergency with Howcast's First Aid app - howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from carlo_scialla and more videos in the Herb Gardening category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com There's nothing nicer than being able to pluck fresh herbs from your own little garden -- especially when that garden is right in your home! To complete this How-To you will need: Containers Pottery shards or gravel Planter soil or potting soil and perlite Saucers Seeds, starter plants, or cuttings A sunny spot Fluorescent lighting Plastic wrap Step 1: Choose your herbs Decide which herbs you'd like to plant. Basil, cilantro, chives, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme all grow well indoors. Step 2: Get containers For each herb, get a container that measures, from end to end, one-third to one-half the expected height of the grown plant. Buy ones especially made for herbs from a gardening center, or use a clean milk carton or yogurt cup; just make sure you punch a hole in the bottom for drainage. Tip: Basil needs a large pot because of its extensive roots. Step 3: Cover the bottom and add soil Place pottery shards or gravel in the bottom of each container for drainage, and then put each container on a saucer. Fill the containers with planter soil ...