Parsley, basil, mint or chives on the kitchen windowsill are the perfect way into the world of plants: they grow fast, you notice the difference when you use them and they combine two good habits in one — looking after something green and cooking more at home.
The essentials: lots of light (the brightest window you’ve got), a pot with drainage holes and frequent picking, because the more you cut, the more they grow. Start with mint or chives, which are the most forgiving, and save the basil for once you’ve got the hang of it.
Start today: a pot of mint or chives by the kitchen window. It looks nice, it smells good and you can eat it.