Grow Your Own Kitchen Herbs
A few days ago, I shared some tips on how to store herbs. Today I’d like to propose another alternative. How about growing herbs right on your kitchen counter, or the window sill? It’s a lot easier than you may think and there just isn’t a way to get fresher herbs 
1.Get to know your location
Where are you planning to have your little indoor garden? Take a look at the windows that you can reasonably use and consider how much exposure to sunlight your herbs will get. Unless there is something specifically blocking the way, southern and eastern exposures tend to have the best light. You can decide what to grow based on what light you have. For instance, basil, thyme, tarragon, rosemary and oregano all need regular full sunlight, while chervil, mint and lemon balm do best in shadier conditions.
2.Give them a good start
Some herbs do quite well if you start them out before you put them in the soil. Take some time, and wet a paper towel before putting your seeds into it. Keep the paper towel moist, but not soaking wet, and you’ll soon some sprouts. This is a great way to start herbs off and give them a better chance to grow towards maturity.
3.Soil
There are a lot of different opinions out there on the best soil to be found. Probably by far and away the best to use is something from your compost heap. If you don’t have a compost heap, you can start with simple potting soil. Many people like a mixture that is two parts clean potting soil to 1 part perlite. Remember to line to the bottom of your containers with gravel to ensure good drainage.
4.Watering
Over-watering is a mistake that many novices make, and it can be just as detrimental as not watering at all. Make sure that the water is drained out of the bottom of your pots and that you know how much each herb needs; they will have varying needs and issues, so check them daily for yellow leaves Similarly, make sure that the water you give them stands at about room temperature. Sudden changes in water temperature can be detrimental to plants, especially young ones.
5.Maintenance
There are a few tasks that should be undertaken on a regular basis in order to keep your indoor herb garden running all year round. Remember to repot your herbs annually, renew the annuals and make sure that the plants do not become overgrown. Regular pruning will do wonders, as will occasionally rotating your setup out of doors.