If you're new to cooking with herbs, experiment with dishes you're already comfortable cooking. Try adding a pinch of this or a pinch of that. Fresh herbs are much more potent and flavorful than dried ones. Be cautious: a little fresh thyme or basil goes a long way.
Growing herbs on the windowsill is easy. A west- or south-facing window is best. Just harvest a few leaves as you need them. Consider a starter pack of popular herbs such as thyme, basil, oregano, rosemary, bay, chives and mint. Some herbs can also be easily started from seed in a sunny window.
Many aromatic herbs, such as lavender and scented geraniums also make popular windowsill plants. Just think of them as living potpourri. Many cooks and gardeners like to have an Aloe Vera plant in the kitchen for minor burns or insect bites. Just break off a leaf and apply the soothing sap.
Plants shown in this segment are courtesy of Tagawa Gardens.
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