I’ve been busy growing my garden and it’s coming out pretty well. I am so proud of myself. This is my second year try.

Trying to winter sow brassica in used grape containers.

Winter windowsills are prime real estate. Not for big, dramatic plants… but for herbs that love steady indoor temps and can give you that “I’m still gardening!” feeling even in January. The trick is choosing herbs that do well with: * lower winter light * drier indoor air * slower growth * and “I only have this one window” reality 😄 Here are the easiest, most forgiving herbs for winter windowsills, plus a few tips to help them thrive instead of just survive. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 “𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐧” 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝟏) 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧: chives are tough, reliable, and don’t require perfect light. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞: snip into eggs, soups, potatoes, salads. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩: water when the top inch dries—don’t let it stay soggy. Bonus: It bounces back fast after harvesting. 𝟐) 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧: mint is a champion. If it has decent light, it grows like it owns the place. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞: tea, fruit, water infusions, desserts, sauces. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩: keep it evenly moist and pinch it often to keep it bushy. 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: mint spreads like crazy outdoors! Indoors it’s still enthusiastic, but manageable in a pot. 𝟑) 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧: handles cooler temps well and doesn’t demand intense sun. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞: soups, pasta, salads, chimichurri-style blends. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩: : parsley likes consistent moisture—don’t let it dry out completely. 𝟒) 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧: low drama, compact, and doesn’t need constant watering. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞: roasted veggies, chicken, soups, stews. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩: : let it dry a bit between waterings. Too wet is the main issue. 𝟓) 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧: hardy, forgiving, and useful in everything. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞: pizza sauce, pasta, marinades, roasted veggies. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩: : bright light helps it stay strong—rotate weekly to prevent leaning. 𝟔) 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧: instant gratification and nearly impossible to mess up. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞: literally everything savory. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩: you can regrow from scraps in water or plant in soil for stronger growth.