I loved being in my parents’ garden growing up and the tranquility that came with being immersed in nature. It made me dream of having my own little garden when I grew up bursting with fresh veggies and herbs that I could turn into delicious, nutrient-filled recipes.
Now that I have the outdoor space for it though I’m finding it very overwhelming to know where to start. So, I’m making it my goal this year to start small with an indoor herb garden. Specifically, I’m starting with some familiar herbs that I already know my family loves to incorporate into meals like rosemary, basil, cilantro and chamomile.
I bought a mature cilantro plant and planted it alongside seeds for the basil and chamomile. This combination may seem a bit odd but according to my research, chamomile makes a great companion plant for basil as the aroma can aid in its growth, as well as improve its flavor. Cilantro has a similar effect on basil and also requires similar care which makes them easy to care for in the same container. Some other great options to grow together would have been dill, parsley, oregano, and even marigolds!
As I’ve been carefully tending to my little indoor garden, I’ve started to see my childhood dream come to life. I imagined the sweet, earthy mix of fragrances that would soon fill my home and the serene, grounding feeling that they would bring to my otherwise busy, chaotic days.
And although right now (two weeks after planting), I’m starting to see small little buds pop up throughout my container garden, I’m already finding myself immersed in the gardening world. And I’m looking forward to seeing everything fully grown, especially the sweet little chamomile flowers that will soon adorn our window sill.
Below are some other helpful nuggets of information I came across during my research.
- Choose a sunny spot in your home that gets at least 6-8 hours of sunlight.
- Select the right size container/pot to allow for healthy growth.
- Use well draining potting soil.
- Fertilize 1-2 times to give your plants a boost.
- Water frequently, paying close attention to wilting herbs.
- Promote more growth by pruning and harvesting regularly.
That’s all I’ve got for now, but make sure to watch my new video on Youtube this Friday where I’ll be sharing my own little herb garden and a fun, easy diy!
