If you love cooking with fresh herbs, but hate paying for them at the grocery store, then you might want to start your own indoor herb garden. It’s easier than you think, and you’ll have a constant supply of fragrant and flavorful herbs to spice up your dishes. Here are some tips on how to start an indoor herb garden that will make you feel like a master chef.

1. Choose your herbs. There are many herbs that can grow well indoors, such as basil, parsley, cilantro, mint, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sage. You can buy seeds or starter plants from a nursery or online. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also try growing exotic herbs like lemongrass, lavender, or ginger.

2. Pick your pots. You’ll need containers that have drainage holes at the bottom and are large enough for your herbs to grow. You can use any kind of pots you like, as long as they fit your space and style. You can also get creative and use recycled items like mason jars, tin cans, or tea cups.

3. Find a sunny spot. Most herbs need at least six hours of sunlight a day to thrive. The best place to put your pots is near a south-facing window that gets plenty of natural light. If you don’t have enough sunlight in your home, you can also use artificial lights like fluorescent bulbs or LED grow lights.

4. Water and fertilize regularly. Herbs like moist but not soggy soil, so water them when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. You can also mist them with a spray bottle to keep them humid. To keep your herbs healthy and productive, you should fertilize them once a month with an organic fertilizer or compost tea.

5. Harvest and enjoy. The best part of having an indoor herb garden is being able to use your fresh herbs in your cooking. You can harvest your herbs anytime by snipping off the leaves or stems with scissors or a knife. Just make sure you don’t take more than a third of the plant at a time, so it can regrow. You can use your herbs right away or store them in the fridge or freezer for later use.

Congratulations! You’ve just learned how to start an indoor herb garden that will make your kitchen smell amazing and your food taste delicious. Now go ahead and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills and your green thumb.