Simple container herb garden

The easiest way to grow herb plants is in a small container garden. You will need,

1. A suitable container. Anything you can imagine will do. Ideally it will have drainage, or you can punch holes in the bottom to provide it.
2. Potting compost, from your compost bin or special herb growing mix.
3. Herb plant seedlings. Buy them from your local garden centre or get them from a friend. Get a selection of herb plants you already know how to use initially.
4. Pebbles or similar as a decorative mulch.

Now build your garden,

1. Fill the bottom of the container with rubble if it is very big. Top with compost.
2. Plant the herb seedlings. Try and put tall herb plants in the middle and surround it with smaller ones. Ground cover type herbs will fill in the gaps.
3. Cover the top with your chosen mulch.
4. Water well.

Your herb garden is ready. Put it outside in the sun, or under shade if you lice in a very hot area. In cold areas it will live well on a table close to a window or in your conservatory.

These herb gardens need only a little care. Make sure they stay damp, although herb plants are very tough and will thrive with some neglect.

The container herb garden shown here has parlsey, thyme, chives, rosemary and oregano.