Can someone tell me how to grow my own basil and parsley?

I love to grow my own herbs and have learned a few things through trial and error. For example-- Basil does really well in a pot, but if kept indoors, it does not seem to grow as big as its cousins outside. If you grow it inside I have found that buying plants gets me the yield I need. I have not grown parsley as often, but I found the same things to be true. Also at this late date, for immediate consumption whether indoors or out, a plant is better than seeds as I started my seeds back in February and they are just starting to be really harvestable. Another nice easy herb to grow is Rosemary and depending on where you live it can be a perenial or an annual. I have had one growing in my kitchen for 2 years now and it even thrives on neglect! In California, they use the stuff as landscape plantings so you know its got to be hardy.

Hope this helps.

Both basil and parsley can be grown in pots all you have to do is either buy plants or seeds, flower pots and potting soil. Put the soil in the pot then put the plant or seeds in the pot, put the pot in a sunny location and keep it well watered. You can also grow either of these plants in any sunny location in your garden.

you can grow them inside or out but in a sunny location. Basil is Mediterranean and needs to be in full sun. It doesn't like to stay wet so let it run dry until it starts to weep and then water it.

Try the aero garden. Everything you need to grow all kinds of herbs, flowers, tomatoes and peppers right in your kitchen. Check it out, I have one and love it.