Countertop Harvest
Free 5-day course

Grow Your First Indoor Herb Garden

Five short lessons, one small step each. By the end you'll know where to put your herbs, what to plant, how to water and how to harvest so they keep growing. No signup needed.

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How it works: five lessons, each about a 5-minute read with one small task, based on our guides and university extension advice. Do one a day, or all at once.

The lessons

  1. Day1

    Light first

    Find your brightest spot and learn when a grow light is worth it.

  2. Day2

    Pick your first herbs

    The five easiest herbs, and which to save for later.

  3. Day3

    Pots, soil and planting

    Drainage, the right mix and how to split a grocery-store pot.

  4. Day4

    Water by touch

    The finger test, and how to read yellow leaves and leggy stems.

  5. Day5

    Harvest so it keeps growing

    Where to cut basil, mint, chives, parsley and cilantro.

Who it's for

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Frequently asked questions

Is the course really free?

Yes. All five lessons are free on this site, with no signup needed.

Do I need to sign up?

No. The newsletter is optional; join it if you'd like the printable 30-day planner and occasional updates.

Who is it for?

Complete beginners growing herbs on a windowsill, under a grow light or in a smart garden.

Where does the advice come from?

Our guides, which draw on university extension services such as University of Maryland, Iowa State, UMN and UC Master Gardeners.