I’ve never been much of a gardner and definitely don’t consider myself to have a green thumb, but planting a few herbs and having some plants to care for can actually be really rewarding. Picking some leaves from your favorite edible shrub to use in your next dish and knowing you helped get it to that stage adds another element to the food you make. The freshness is another factor that makes it so great and you really can taste a difference, so even if it’s just one pot of your favorite herb, it’s definitely worth having!

I would love to have fruit trees and a vegetable garden, but urban living doesn’t allow for that, so I make do with a few herb planters on my balcony. Here are a few things I have and a few I would love to grow if I ever have the space.

Herbs
Basil
Rosemary
Thyme
Oregano
Mint
Terragon
Chives
Parsley
Cilantro

Vegetables & Fruit
Green Onion
Lettuce
Tomato
Avocado
Lemon
Orange
Tangerine
Apple
Mango