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St. John’s Wort grows well indoors in either terra cotta or plastic containers when it receives more than 8 hours of full sun daily. Keep the soil moist and temperatures between 65 and 70℉. After the plant flowers, harvest the leaves and flowers to use as an herbal tea, oil, tincture, or poultice.

Looking for an alternative sweetener to replace sugar? Learn how to grow your own stevia plants indoors from cuttings or seeds, with only a few supplies and a bright sunny windowsill. Locally-sourced, minimally processed sweetener at your fingertips any time of the year!

Growing herbs is a great way to have a constant supply of fresh herbs for your recipes and also add their distinctive aroma to your garden, whether indoors or outside. Their scents ward off insect pests and create a calming or invigorating environment. Here is a list of the most aromatic ones to grow, and basic information to help you choose what to plant.