“Nature is always available to us, no matter where we live. Even in the most dire inner city situations, if your eyes are open, you will see that the natural world is always at play–in the plants that come up through the concrete, the animals, birds, insects that are present, the cycle of day and night, etc. The earth is always trying to reclaim a state of balance. Everything serves a purpose to that end. Nature itself is a pathway back to living in right relationship with the earth and with each other.”
– Peeka Trenkle, lead teacher of our Green Medicine 4-month training in herbalism.
Basil. Pesto Lovers rejoice! Basil grows well on sunny windowsills where it can get 6 hours of sunlight. Forget to water your basil? Don’t worry, you can let the soil dry out a bit between waterings. And be sure to enjoy your basil as it grows–you don’t want it sprouting flowers.
Mint. Mint does well in slightly shadier spots–but it thrives in the morning sun. Be sure it doesn’t dry out, Mint likes its moisture. And like basil, enjoy it as it grows. If you pinch back the flowers before blooming, you can extend its harvest.
Oregano. Sun loving oregano thrives in the heat of the sun and would do well on your fire escape or balcony. This low-maintenance herb only needs to be watered when the soil is dry.
Thyme. Thyme might be the easiest herb to grow because it doesn’t require a lot of attention. Stick it in the sun, let the soil dry out between waterings and enjoy!
