Okay, so you’re romanticizing your life (as you should). Iced matcha in one hand, tiny scissors in the other, snipping fresh herbs off your sunny windowsill. Peak cottagecore meets clean girl aesthetic. The good news? You don’t need a backyard, green thumb, or even a clue to grow your own herbs at home.
Whether you’re spicing up ramen or leveling up your girl dinner, these five kitchen herbs are insanely easy to grow—no plant trauma, we promise.
1. Basil
The queen bee of kitchen herbs. She’s cute, she’s aromatic, and she thrives in sunlight.
It’s your go-to for everything Italian. Perfect for pasta, pesto, and vibes.
2. Mint
Mint is the ultimate kitchen flex: it’s refreshing, vibrant, and can totally transform your dishes. Grows like crazy and smells like fresh beginnings. Warning: Mint is that girl who takes over. So, keep her in her own pot.
You can add it to tea, dinner, or a cocktail like a Mojito or a Spritz.
3. Chives
Chives are the quiet friend who always comes through—especially when your meal needs a little green glow-up. Snip from the base with scissors and watch her bounce back like a resilient queen.
They’ve got that subtle onion kick, perfect for leveling up everything from scrambled eggs to baked potatoes. Chop ’em up and sprinkle over soups, salads, or even on top of a fresh guac for a little extra zing. They’re also essential in creamy dips or as a garnish on pretty much anything that needs a fresh, green pop.
4. Parsley
Clean girl core. Add it to literally anything as a garnish and you’ll feel like you’ve got your life together. Bonus points: Parsley is rich in antioxidants. Skin food, anyone?
5. Thyme
Earthy, chic, and a little mysterious. This herb gives “cozy dinner party in Brooklyn” no matter where you are. Throw it on roasted chicken, lamb, or veggies for an earthy, herby kick that’s low-key gourmet. It’s also a must-have in Mediterranean and French dishes, where it’ll sneak its way into soups, stews, and sauces, adding layers of flavor without stealing the spotlight.
Growing kitchen herbs is the perfect way to add a fresh, green touch to your space, plus you get to flex your homegrown herbs in your next TikTok cooking vid. So go ahead and make your kitchen your garden. Queue up a “Herbs & Chill” playlist, water your tiny plant children, and let the main character energy flourish.
