Herb container gardens

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Fresh herbs make it easy to prepare flavorful meals, but finding the right herbs for your favorite dishes can be a challenge during the winter months. Luckily, it's easy to start your own indoor herb container garden to ensure a supply of fresh herbs throughout the year. Thyme, rosemary, chives, parsley, and basil will all grow well when placed in a four-inch plastic pot in a sunny area of your home. If you don't want to start your herb garden from scratch, look for seedlings at your local nursery or garden center. Many businesses will slash prices on leftover plants before icy weather hits.

Radio interview source: Doug Jimerson, garden editor, Better Homes & Gardens

To learn more about herb container gardens, we recommend visiting the following Web sites:

Grow Herbs Indoors This Winter: Learn how you can have a steady supply of fresh herbs available for cooking throughout the year.

Growing Herbs Indoors: An overview of the requirements necessary to begin your own indoor herb garden.

Growing Herbs in the Home Garden: A comparison of indoor and outdoor herb gardening, plus tips for growing the most common herbs.