What is a windowsill herb garden?

A windowsill herb garden consists of herbs a gardener wishes to have close at hand for cooking or to have during the winter months when unable to grow herbs outdoors. These herbs are kept in pots on a windowsill that is easily accessible from the kitchen.

According to OrganicGardening, the 10 best herbs for a windowsill herb garden are basil, bay leaf, chervil, chives, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon and thyme.

Special lighting is not needed, as herbs do well in ordinary sunlight. A sunny south window is an ideal location. Proper watering also helps to ensure a healthy and successful windowsill herb garden.