Select any type of shallow (6-8" high) basket or planter.

Purchase various 4" potted herbs of your choice for an instant garden. Place the pots in your sink filled 2" high with water to soak and free the soil from pesticides. Herb seeds - see package directions.

Line the basket with heavy plastic. Place small smooth stones on the bottom for drainage. Position the herb plants. Place potting soil around the plants. Pat lightly.

Place your beautiful herb garden presentation in medium light.

Mist herbs weekly unless the weather is dry, then, mist daily. Water herbs when 1/2" of the topsoil is dry.

Decorate rooms by hanging your baskets on walls, in front of windows, on wall shelves, etc.

Create a fresh herbal bouquet gift attached to a wine bottle with a raffia ribbon. Add your favorite herbal recipe gift card.