Our number 1 tip for delicious and healthy food? Fresh herbs. Why? They add extraordinary flavor without adding calories. While you might not have a yard with garden space for herbs, all you need is a sunny front step, porch, or ledge for growing herbs in pots. Wondering how to get started? Keep reading for tips on how to grow herbs.
Why grow your own herbs?
Alex and I been growing our own for years. Not only do they provide great flavor, but they are cost-efficient as well. One basil plant costs less than a single-use package from the grocery, and it provides basil throughout the entire summer (and pesto for the winter!). We also grow a few perennial herbs in our garden, which can survive the winter and start thriving as early as March here in Indiana. We absolutely recommend growing a pot of kitchen herbs, even if you only have a tiny spot of sun.
How to Grow Herbs (in Pots)
Head to the store
Get dirty!
Water regularly
How to grow basil
Because basil is one of the most popular herbs to grow and has some specific care instructions, we have an entire article devoted to it! See How to Grow Basil. Basil also has a specific way to harvest it to make it into a large, bushy plant. See How to Harvest Basil. And looking for how to store fresh basil if you bring it inside? We have a great method for how to keep it fresh for 3 to 5 days: see How to Store Fresh Basil.
Favorite recipes with fresh herbs
Now that you’ve mastered how to grow herbs, here are a few of our favorite recipes with fresh herbs!
Basil
Tomato Basil Gnocchi Soup Tomato & Grilled Eggplant Stacked Sandwich Simple Basil Walnut Pesto Perfect Neapolitan Style Pizza Recipe
Parsley
Chimichurri Bouquet Garni
Oregano
Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette Greek Quesadillas
Mint
Mint Pesto Grilled Cheese on the Grill Berries and Peaches with Mint Syrup Strawberries with Balsamic and Greek Yogurt
Dill
Veggie Dippers with Yogurt Dill Sauce Roasted Cauliflower and Apples with Dill
Thyme
Potato Corn Chowder with White Beans & Thyme Simple Peach and Mascarpone Tart with Thyme
Chives
Eggs with Chive Blossoms Herb Cream Cheese Apple Manchego Salad with Chives
Rosemary
Lemon Rosemary Roasted Potatoes Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with Rosemary & French Lentils
Sage
Vegan Pot Pie with Savory Sage Crust Tomato Sage Chickpea Soup
