Family herbal garden — educational and practical.

Five easy-to-grow herbs

1. Basil (sunny window)
2. Mint (its own pot — invasive)
3. Chives (hardy perennial)
4. Parsley (biennial)
5. Thyme (drought-tolerant)

Steps

1. Pick a sunny spot (6+ hours sun)
2. One pot per herb (or a long planter with dividers)
3. Quality potting mix (not garden soil)
4. Start from small plants (nursery starts), not seeds, for faster results
5. Water when top inch of soil is dry
6. Harvest regularly — kids love picking for dinner