A garden grows by a kitchen window

A window box needs to be removable and it needs to be at least six inches deep so that the plants have room for proper root development.

For a natural as well as delicious view from your kitchen window, plant cherry tomatoes and basil among the marigolds in your window box — easy to reach for watering and easy to harvest.

Basil needs long days of light and lots of heat, so make sure your box will be in a sunny spot.

After Mother’s Day, your indoor miniature rose plant would love to spend the season outdoors, and it will not be far from your sight.

Plant something for your tea — iced tea when the 80-degree weather is a little more consistent.

Try a variety of mints and scented geraniums, which make for a wonderfully natural umbrella drink.

A spaghetti sauce garden will contain oregano, thyme, bay leaf and basil.

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