Herbs not only make your food taste better, they’re also packed with health-promoting compounds. Buying fresh herbs can take a hefty chunk out of your grocery budget, though, so why not try your hand at growing your own? Even if you lack a green thumb, it’s pretty easy to get started with growing one or two of your favorite herbs. Most herbs are happy to grow indoors or outside, in containers or right in the ground. The hardest part (and it’s not really hard at all) is doing some initial research to learn how to care for your plants of choice—what type of soil they like, how much sunlight and water they need, that sort of thing. After that, it’s just a matter of planting, harvesting, and eating. When you're ready to cook, just cut what you need for the recipe and let the rest of the pl