Add Bright Tastes with Small Space

Do you enjoy cooking, but can't stand the cost of fresh herbs every week? Herb gardens are becoming more popular in American households. Herbs are very easy to grow, and most are annuals, meaning they grow in a one-year's time. When the plants die, they do not reseed for the next growing season. Perennials on the other hand, grow over and over again, typically bulb plants.

The really neat thing about herb gardening is that you can do it while cooking. If you have a sunny window in or near your kitchen, a few small pots can grow more than enough herbs you will use in your cooking! Herbs also add green vibrancy to outdoor gardens and can be easily dried for the off-season. Of course, since you can grow herbs indoors, you could potentially have fresh herbs every day.

Popular and easy-to-grow herbs include: chives, parsley, cilantro, oregano, thyme, rosemary (can be a full bush if you don't trim often), sage, and dill. Don't be afraid to experiment with new flavors too! To get easy herb garden set-ups, visit any home improvement or gardening section at this time of year. You can buy entire kits with the pots, dirt, seeds and labels, or shop the seed stands to hand-pick your favorites, and find bright colored pots to add pop to your kitchen area.

You can also work with herbs and other container garden items to create your own Urban Garden. For tips & techniques check out Colorado Homes Magazine June/July issue for 10 Things You Should Know About Urban Gardening.