A bit of green is beneficial when you are stuck in an upper floor flat, without a balcony or even a tiny terrace. The kitchen, where I am pretty sure you are spending most of your time in the pandemic days, can be the escape for most of us.
Lately, we cook more. We even, discover that we have got talents of chefs. We explore new recipes and tastes and we feel like we were the queens and kings of our kitchen. But, a royal kitchen would not be complete without fresh herbs. But where does that leave those of us with no garden? Bring one inside.
Choosing the herbs
Florists and grocery shops have a large selection of potted herbs. Most of them can be grown indoors, but those that tend to really resist inside include no-fuss picks like basil, chives, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary and thyme.
Any container will do as long as it has drainage
You can plant herbs in just about any container so long as it has some type of drainage. The pots also need something to protect the surface underneath them like a porcelain or wooden tray tapped with some plastic bag.
Give herbs as much light as possible
Most herbs prefer a lot of sunlight. That means you'll want to give your indoor herb garden at least six hours of sun per day to make it longer in the pot.
To maximize their exposure, place plants as close as possible to your brightest window–the bright light of a south-facing window is best.
Water it with care
You'll be surprised by how little water it takes to sustain a small herb. To make sure your plant grows, keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. A small watering can or a drizzle under the sink would be enough. If the leaves begin to wilt or turn yellow, reduce quantity of water.
The herbs garden makes cooking at home easy–whenever you need some herbs, just clip a few sprigs to use in a recipe or as a pretty garnish.
Pinch leaves with your fingers
Great tip: Regular cutbacks encourage new growth. Avoid removing more than a quarter of the plant at a time, which will cause chaos and could even destroy the plant.
More ideas for your indoor herbs garden
Click the image bellow and check my Pinterest selection of simple, yet very chic solutions for your indoor herbs garden.
Happy crafting and happy cooking!
Mihaela
