Garden Lover answers:

You best bet is to go with LED growing lights – they may seem a little bit more expensive upfront, but they use less electricity and last much longer and are cheaper in the long run (and better for the environment).

For general LED grow lights, visit; LED Grow Lights.

For LED Grow light bulbs, visit, LED Grow Light Bulbs

Of course, you can also visit the local nursery for more advice.

Garden Lover answers:

As I have already mentioned the use of LED Grow Lights, you can also use florescent grow lights…

You ca get the light fixtures and florescent grow light bulbs at Home Depot. For a 4 foot one the fixture at home depot is 8.77… then you need one cool white bulb in it – and one full spectrum plant and aquarium bulb in it – the cool whites are 3.95 cents for a package of two. Then the plant and aquarium light is 10.00… So, for under 25.00 dollars, you can set one up. Prices will vary from this, but you get the idea.

Here are some pictures of a friend’s lights and herb set up:

Garden Lover answers:

Here are links to two great places online for herbs and herb seeds… Http://www.richters.com/

http://www.horizonherbs.com/

Garden Lover answers:

Lack of sufficient light is the main problem that most people have with regards to growing herbs indoors. Be sure to keep them in a sunny window or provide supplemental artificial light for them. Also try using a top quality potting soil, you can use Miracle Gro because of the slow release fertilizer which lasts about 3 months.

The easiest way to get your herb garden started is to get small plants/seedlings from a nursery or garden shop.Their knowledgeable employees can be a great resource for growing any type of plant, indoors or out.

Garden Lover answers:

You can sow the seeds in the potting mix with a moist feel to it, cover them with a thin layer of soil, and then cover the container with a clear plastic film that can then be placed in a window for a few days.

When the sprouts appear, partially shade them and avoid over heating the container. This is when the sprouts may damp off from too hot a container and from too much sunlight. Also when the sprouts grow larger, remove the plastic film completely.

Fertilizer is not really needed at this point since the soil mix will have most of what’s needed, later fertilizer should be added carefully. Good Luck.