Start basil from seeds and place the pots in a south-facing window—it likes lots of sun and warmth.
Bay
is a perennial that grows well in containers all year long. Place the pot in an east, or west, facing window, but be sure it does not get crowded—bay needs air circulation to remain healthy.
Chervil
Start chervil seeds in late summer. It grows well in low light but needs 65 to 70 degrees F temperatures
Chives
Dig up a clump of chives from your garden at the end of the growing season and pot it up. Leave the pot outside until the leaves die back. In early winter, move the pot to your coolest indoor spot (such as a basement) for a few days, then finally to your brightest window
Oregano
Your best bet is to start with a tip cutting from an outdoor oregano plant. Place the pot in a south-facing window
Parsley
You can start this herb from seeds or dig up a clump from your garden at the end of the season. Parsley likes full sun, but will grow well on a sunny window sill.
Sage
Take a tip cutting from an outdoor plant to start an indoor sage. It tolerates dry, indoor air well, but it needs the strong sun it will get in a south-facing window.
Tarragon
A dormant period in late fall or early winter is essential for tarragon to grow indoors. Pot up a mature plant from your outdoor garden and leave it outside until the leaves die back. Bring it to your coolest indoor spot for a few days, then place it in a south-facing window for as much sun as possible. Feed well with an organic fertilizer.
Thyme
You can start thyme indoors either by rooting a soft tip cutting or by digging up and potting an outdoor plant. Thyme likes full sun but will grow in an east, or west, facing window.
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