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Basil in a sunny container
Start with one herb and a setup that supplies enough light and drains properly.
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Basil seed or starter
1 starting plant or packet
Choose seed or an established plant, not both by default.
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Planter with drainage
1 suitable container
Choose for the plant’s mature size and root ball; check actual drainage openings.
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Container potting mix
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Estimate the fill volume after allowing for the root ball.
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Matching saucer
Optional indoors
Match the pot base and empty standing water.
Give mint a pot of its own
Enjoy mint while keeping its spreading growth separate from nearby plants.
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Named mint plant
1 plant
Choose a labeled variety from a supplier serving your region.
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Planter with drainage
1 suitable container
Choose for the plant’s mature size and root ball; check actual drainage openings.
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Container potting mix
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Estimate the fill volume after allowing for the root ball.
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Reusable plant marker
1 marker
Record variety and planting date.
Plan a rosemary container
Choose the growing position and drainage before styling the pot.
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Rosemary starter
1 plant
Check variety, mature habit, and shipping suitability for your climate.
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Planter with drainage
1 suitable container
Choose for the plant’s mature size and root ball; check actual drainage openings.
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Container potting mix
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Estimate the fill volume after allowing for the root ball.
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Matching saucer
Optional indoors
Match the pot base and empty standing water.
Choose thyme for a kitchen container
Match a thyme variety to the way you want to use and display it.
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Culinary thyme
1 plant
Confirm the exact variety and intended use.
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Planter with drainage
1 suitable container
Choose for the plant’s mature size and root ball; check actual drainage openings.
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Container potting mix
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Estimate the fill volume after allowing for the root ball.
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Small herb snips
Optional
Optional; use suitable tools already owned.
A practical parsley pot
Give parsley a labeled start and room for careful transplanting.
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Parsley seed or plant
1 packet or plant
Choose flat-leaf or curled parsley deliberately.
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Planter with drainage
1 suitable container
Choose for the plant’s mature size and root ball; check actual drainage openings.
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Container potting mix
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Estimate the fill volume after allowing for the root ball.
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Plant markers
1 marker
Record sowing date and variety.
A cool-season lettuce planter
Choose the season and variety before buying a window-box-sized setup.
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Leaf lettuce seed
1 packet
Match the variety to your growing season and intended harvest.
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Draining planter box
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Confirm internal depth and mature spacing.
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Container potting mix
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Estimate the fill volume after allowing for the root ball.
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Watering can
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A gentle watering option; use what you own.
Choose a compact patio tomato
Choose by growth habit as well as fruit size.
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Compact tomato variety
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Confirm dwarf, patio, or determinate habit from the actual supplier.
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Large draining growing container
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Size to the cultivar and local growing advice.
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Container potting mix
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Estimate the fill volume after allowing for the root ball.
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Tomato support
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Match support to variety and container.
Choose a planter that drains
Separate a decorative cover from the container that actually holds the roots.
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Planter with drainage
1 suitable container
Choose for the plant’s mature size and root ball; check actual drainage openings.
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Matching saucer
Optional indoors
Match the pot base and empty standing water.
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Tape measure
Reuse or buy 1
Use an existing measure if you have one.
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Pot feet
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Optional; choose for the pot base and stable placement.
A small seed-starting station
Plan a labeled tray, suitable mix, and lighting before opening seed packets.
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Seed-starting cells
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Match the count to your planting plan.
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Seed-starting mix
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Use media suitable for germination, not an assumed substitute.
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Plant labels
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Label variety and sowing date.
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Grow light
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Select for the actual growing area and follow its instructions.
Plan an indoor herb shelf
Give each herb its own pot and make light the first design decision.
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Planter with drainage
1 suitable container
Choose for the plant’s mature size and root ball; check actual drainage openings.
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Matching saucer
Optional indoors
Match the pot base and empty standing water.
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Tape measure
Reuse or buy 1
Use an existing measure if you have one.
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Herb grow light
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Optional where natural light is insufficient; match fixture to setup.