Many plants, including herbs, can be propagated by starting cuttings in water. Find a sunny windowsill or spot. Take a clipping from a plant and place it in a small container of clean water until roots form. Any small glass container will work. (Another opportunity to repurpose and reuse.) Change the water every couple of days. Once roots form transplant into a container with your soil mix.
And it's not just herbs that can be propagated in water. There are numerous fruits and vegetables that can be regenerated in water.
Mexican and Latin Cooking Herbs | Italian & Mediterranean Cooking Herbs | Asian Cooking Herbs | Gourmet Greens | Edible Flowers |
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Cilantro | Basil | Chinese garlic chives | Arugula | Borage |
Cumin | Fennel | Chives | Chicory | Chives |
Marjoram | Marjoram | Cilantro | Radicchio | Lavender |
Mexican oregano | Oregano | Coriander | Romaine | Nasturtium |
Mexican thyme (aka Cuban oregano) | Rosemary | Lemongrass | Pansy | |
Sage | Mint | Squash blossoms | ||
Tarragon | ||||
Thyme |
Anything goes (almost) for starting seeds and creating container gardens. Consider recycling or upcycling items you have around home to get started.
Try composting if you want to make your own organic-rich fertilizer for gardening. Composting is a natural way of recycling organic scraps into a fertilizer rich in nutrients for your garden.