Learn How to Grow (and Enjoy!) Kitchen Herbs
In just 5 days, get the tools you need to grow an indoor herb garden. Even if you're new to gardening, you'll soon be able to spice up any meal with your new collection of flavorful herbs.
Featuring Alex Hong , Michelin Star Chef
Format
Daily lessons delivered straight to your inbox, completely mobile-friendly
Duration
5 days
Time
5 minutes per lesson
What you will learn
- The best soil to use to grow the healthiest herbs
- The 5 herbs a Michelin star chef recommends starting with
- The differences between growing from seed, cutting, and seedling
- How to make sure your herbs get enough sunlight
- How to water your herbs, and when to do it
Why should you take this course?
- You love the idea of growing your own herbs or plants, but it just seems hard. Growing your own herbs is going to be a breeze with the combined expert knowledge of wikiHow and Chef Alex Hong. Clear instructions with guidance from a professional chef will set you up for success.
- You want to flavor your dishes without breaking the bank. Herbs are an amazing way to elevate any dish. Growing your own will save you money each year while making any food more delicious.
- You get the general basics of what it might take to grow herbs, but want specific instructions and insights. This course features step by step tutorials for all aspects of prepping, planting, and growing your herbs. With this guide, you'll not only understand what to do, but why you're doing it.
Course Overview
5 Lessons
Set Up Your Garden
Learn exactly how to select your tools, plants, and setup for your garden.
Plant Your Herbs
Decide between planting with seeds, cuttings or seedlings and the ins and outs of each method.
Provide Heat and Light
Learn how to provide the ideal amount of sunlight and the perfect temperature for your precious plants.
Remove Pests and Water Properly
Learn the proper methods for watering your plants and keeping pests at bay.
Harvest Your Plants
Learn how to properly harvest your plants for maximum enjoyment. Bon appetit!
Meet the Expert
Alex Hong
Executive Chef & Restaurant Owner
Alex Hong is the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Sorrel, a New American restaurant in San Francisco. He has been working in restaurants for over 12 years. Alex is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has worked in the kitchens of Jean-Georges and Quince, both Michelin-starred restaurants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are others saying?
Terry
Okay seriously, I was that person who killed every plant he ever got near. The advice in this course not only helped me keep plants alive, but my herbs are flourishing, if I do say so myself. Thanks wikiHow!
Rashad
As I've gotten more and more into cooking, I've been meaning to start growing my own herbs. This course helped me get started, and now I can't imagine my kitchen without my little garden!
Joy
The instructions here were quick and direct. I learned exactly what I needed to.
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