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Stop Buying Herbs Over And Over – Here Are 13 Herbs You Can
Buy Once And Grow With Just Water
Chris na Cordova on March 9th, 2018

If you’re like me, your idea of gardening is keeping a succulent alive with weekly waterings, and your
a empts at actual gardening have ended in tears of frustra on when you see all of your hard work
and money go to the birds…literally. Well, I say to heck with real gardening! Instead, try your hand at
herb growing! Though this method is not really gardening per say (hence the name), it does yield
results that you can actually eat. Best of all, those results pop up in your own home and away from
those pesky birds and pests that have destroyed your corn, beans, carrots and other crops in the
past. The process is simple and (are you ready for this) requires just two things:

1. The herb itself, which you can pick up from your local grocery store

2. Water

That’s it.

If you want to impress your friends, your parents or your partner with your resourcefulness, grow
these 13 herbs in your kitchen windowsill:

1. Sage

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Share Source: Easters Collec ve

Professional chefs recommend seasoning your eggs, chicken, lamb or pineapples with this flavorful
spice. Holis c health professionals use it as a relaxing agent as well. Don’t have a bo le of sage in
your spice cabinet? Don’t worry. Grow your own (a er all, fresh is be er!) with a li le bit of sunlight,
moderate water and a stem of sage from the produce department.

2. Lemon Balm

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Share Source: Karen Wai

Lemon balm is a spice that everyone should have in their cabinets, as lemon balm has calming
proper es that smell and taste good. Use this herb in your tea to reduce anxiety, relieve indiges on
or stave off insomnia. This plant requires moderate water and plenty of sunlight.

3. Rosemary

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Rosemary is one of those spices that EVERY recipe seems to call for but that I never seem to have in
my cupboards. If this is how you feel, stop feeling as if you’re missing out on a great dish by foregoing
the spice and just grow your own in your kitchen. Place a stem of fresh rosemary in a cup of water
and place the cup in a sunny or par ally shaded area. Though the herb does best in full sun, it can
survive in par al sunny condi ons.

4. Thyme

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Thyme is a versa le herb. Most people don’t know this about thyme, but it flowers, and the flower is
edible. Once the flowers have died, the part that you consider the spice is le . You can use it fresh or
hang it upside down to dry it out to use in your cooking. Thyme needs plenty of sunlight, so place the
waterfilled jars in a window that receives the most sun.

5. Oregano

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Are you a huge pasta fan? If so, it’s likely because of all that oregano chefs put in their pasta dishes.
Oregano is extremely savory and can take any dish from ho-hum to delicious. Remove a few leaves
from a stem that you pick up at your local supermarket and place them in water. Oregano can grow
fast, and it can grow large, so be sure to prune it regularly.

6. Peppermint

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Peppermint is not for everyone, but those who do like the spice LOVE IT. I’m one of those people.
Use peppermint in your tea, mix it with other essen al oils or flavor your cookies with it. Don’t use
the ar ficial flavorings that come in a bo le – use the real deal for more flavor and a more calming
effect. You can grow peppermint in a par ally sunny or shady window and in a cup of water.

7. Basil

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Basil is a wondrous herb, as not only does it add substan al amounts of flavor to just about any dish,
but also, it keeps the flies away. Basil has a very strong scent that the bugs just do not like, so by
growing it in your home, you can effec vely keep the flies at bay, keep your home smelling fresh and
have a cooking spice right at your finger ps. Basil needs at least six to eight hours of sunlight each
day.

8. Lavender

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Lavender is another fragrant herb that keeps the flies away. You can also keep your home smelling
like a summer me garden, ease migraines, soothe cramping, help reduce the symptoms of depression
and get be er sleep with this flavorful flower. S ck a few sprigs in a cup of water and place in a
window that receives plenty of direct sunlight. If it’s warm enough outside, let your flowers soak up
as much fresh air as possible.

9. Cilantro

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Are you a huge fan of Mexican food? If so, you know that no dish is complete without a bit of
cilantro. You also know that the bunches they sell in the stores are way more than you could possibly
need in any given week. Stop throwing cilantro away and ensure that you always have it on hand
(you know, for that random Taco Tuesday), and grow the herb in your own kitchen. Cilantro prefers
plenty of sunlight but can survive in par al shade if necessary.

10. Chives

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Chives are apart of the onion family and as such, require li le maintenance to grow. Place a few
bulbs in a full glass of water and put the glass in direct sunlight for best results. Use the results toShare
top
of any pasta dish, soup or another dish that needs that last touch of flavor.

11. Marjoram

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Marjoram grows really well indoors, but it’s also really slow to grow. However, your pa ence will pay
off once you’re finally able to eat it, as it’s extremely flavorful and can turn any plain piece of chicken
or beef into a savory entree. You can also use this herb in your homemade lo ons or bath soaps.

12. Stevia

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Get rid of you ar ficial coffee creamer and sweeten your morning beverage with stevia instead. Grow
this herb in plenty of sunlight for best results. If your home doesn’t get a ton of sunlight, shadier
areas will work as well.

13.Tarragon

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Tarragon lends a sweet, delicate licorice-like perfume and flavor to just about any dish. Though the
herb is primarily used in France, you can bring a bit of culture to your own meals by flavoring them
with the fresh herb picked straight from your kitchen garden. Make sure to keep your pickings in
bright sunlight for best results.

If you don’t have a green thumb but want to grow SOMETHING you can eat, try your hand at these
easy to grow herbs. They taste good, will give your home a fresh scent all year long and look pre y!
Happy Growing!

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Chris na Cordova

Chris na Cordova is a contribu ng writer at Shareably. She can be reached at hi@shareably.net.

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