Growing herbs is a superb hobby. They add to your cooking, decorate your home and are simple to grow. Many people believe that herbs will not grow properly indoors. This is certainly a long way from the truth. Most herbs will grow quite happily inside a home. However, there are a few areas which need a little extra consideration.

Below are the 3 most common pit falls and how to avoid them.

1. Sunlight. Herbs like sunlight. Attempt to keep your plants near a bright window that catches plenty of sunlight. If the herbs start to get long, weak stems then this is a sign that the indoor herb gardens craving extra sunshine. If you’re unable to offer natural sunlight to your herbs then you should buy a growlight. These are special lights that copy sunlight and help your herbs to flourish.

2. Temperature. Nearly all of us like to be warm in winter. But our heating dries out the air and can upset your herbs. You may well find that the plants flourish better with added moisture. To accomplish this you shouldn’t have to go out and purchase costly humidifiers, one can simply place your herb pots near a larger bowl which you can fill with pebbles and water. As your house gets warmer then the water will evaporate and the herbs will perk up almost instantly.

Growing your own herbs in an Italian herb garden provides a huge amount of possibilities. Italy is home to some of the most delicious herbs in the world.

What are some popular Italian herbs?

An extremely popular Italian herb is basil…well know in pesto. Basil is an excellent herb to pair with tomatoes, both in your cooking and in your garden. Did you know basil is a natural deterrent for mosquitoes and flies, and when planted next to tomatoes, can actually improve their flavor. Not Italian herb garden would be complete without some basil.

Parsley is a more difficult hard herb plant to grow but it’s useful for many Italian dishes as well as many other types of cuisines. Many generations ago before their were breath mints it was found that eating fresh, raw parsley after a meal eliminated the bad breath left over from enjoying a flavorful cuisine. The tradition arose to serve parsley on a small dish after the meal. The tradition lives today by using parsley as a garnish on a variety of meals.

If you are just starting out in herb gardening for the first time, you may not be sure which herbs are best for your garden. Well, there are many herbs that you can choose from; however, there are some that are a bit harder to grow. The following are a few great simple herbs that you can easily grow, even if you are a beginner.

Parsley – A hardy, easy to grow herb is parsley. You can grow curly leaf and flat leaf parsley easily, and they grow wonderfully without you having to give them a whole lot of care. They do well in either light shade or full sun, and they prefer moist soil that is nice and rich. However, it’s important to note that parsley doesn’t do overly well in the heat.

Cilantro – Cilantro is used in many Spanish dishes and has a distinct flavor. This is an annual herb that grows well both in the shade and the sun. You’ll find that it is very easy to care for and it will grow pretty well in just about any type of climate.