There are many herbs that can be easily grown at home. Here are some herbs you can grow indoors all year long:

1. **Basil**: One of the very best herbs to have on hand, you can add it to caprese salads and pizzas or use it to make a bright batch of pesto. To grow basil, start from seed or a starter plant from the garden center and plant it in well-drained soil in a bright, warm spot. Pinch back any flowers and to harvest, cut a few stems just above where two leaves meet. We’ve gathered up dozens of recipes to use all that fresh basil.
2. **Mint**: Mint is a natural choice for container gardening as it can run wild when planted outdoors. To grow indoor mint, give it rich soil and frequent waterings. There are quite a few varieties of mint, and they can be used in many ways. Spearmint is wonderful in savory recipes and mojitos, while chocolate-mint and apple-mint are great in desserts. Peppermint is refreshing in candies and ice cream, and it makes a lovely tea!
3. **Rosemary**: Rosemary is a sturdy, shrub-like herb that grows very well indoors. It does best in the same growing conditions as basil, so you can even plant them together. You can snip a few stems anytime to add rich, piney flavor to recipes, and rosemary is also easy to dry, so you’ll never need to buy pre-packaged stuff again.
4. **Chives**: Don’t overpay at the grocery store for a tiny package of cut chives, as they're easily one of the best herbs to grow indoors! You can sow seeds directly in a pot placed in the sunniest spot in your house and keep a tray of pebbles and water under the pot to give the plant extra moisture.
5. **Parsley**: With parsley growing indoors in lightly moistened soil near that sunny window and available anytime, you’ll find yourself adding it to all kinds of dishes. You can make a parsley butter to add to grilled meats, mince and stir the leaves into cooked rice, or whip up a batch of spicy chimichurri sauce!

Keep herbs alive indoors by giving them the light conditions, temperatures and drainage they need. Check plants regularly for signs of pest or disease. They’ll also appreciate large pots. Turn the pots from time to time, and swap their positions if they’re not happy. If there's one thing that herbs hate it's soggy feet, so be sure not to overwater them. Keep soil just moist, and feed with liquid seaweed every two to three weeks during spring and summer. Remember to keep harvesting their leaves to encourage new growth.
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