Why this matters
Fresh herbs lift the flavour and nutrition of everyday meals, yet buying them adds up fast. A windowsill is all the space you need to grow a steady, free supply.
What you need
A small pot with drainage, some soil, and seeds or a cutting of basil, mint, or coriander.
These are everyday items. If you don’t have one, look for the closest alternative — the steps will tell you what to use instead.
How to do it
Follow these steps in order. Take your time. You’ve got this.
Fill a small pot with soil and choose a sunny windowsill that gets a few hours of light.
Sow a pinch of seeds or press in a cutting, then water lightly until the soil is damp.
Water whenever the top of the soil feels dry and pinch off leaves to encourage bushy growth.
Your one thing today
Set up one small pot on your sunniest windowsill today, even if you only have a few seeds.
Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Do this one thing now, even if it’s small.
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