Herbs can be grown indoors or outdoors (with proper climate).  Make sure indoor herbs are in a sunny window, and that outdoor plants don’t receive too much shade.  Most herbs require full or partial sunlight.

Many herbs are easy to grow, including thyme, parsley, basil, mint, sage, oregano, and chives. Thyme comes in many varieties, some spicy, some lemony.  And while garlic itself may not grow well indoors or in most areas, garlic chives deliver a fresh, mild garlicky flavor that makes a good substitute.

For the best results, trim plants periodically with sharp scissors to promote new, fresh growth. Never prune or harvest more than 1/3 of a plants leaves at a given time.  Fertilize once a week using a fertilizer meant for herb gardens, and make sure the plants are receiving sufficient water.

Having fresh herbs on hand is easy, and cheap.  It also improves recipes, and saves last minute trips to the supermarket.