Seattle is filled with at-home culinary geniuses who a scout through farmer’s markets for the freshest and greatest ingredients to make the next delightful dinner at home. Many people can grow great little herb gardens on their porch or in their yard but when the clouds of winter settle on the Puget Sound its either dried herbs or a hydroponic gardens for Seattle-ites.

Hydroponic gardens are growing in popularity because they usually can grow reliable good herbs. Basil, rosemary, thyme, sage and more can all fit into a good sized hydroponic garden. Hydroponic gardening is growing small plants in water. There is also a nutrient solution which is added as food for the plants and in areas such as Seattle where there is little sun in winter, a grow light will be necessary. Many people enjoy hydroponic gardening not just because it yields relatively good results, but also because there are no weeds or messy soil.

There are also smaller scale hydroponic gardens available which quickly grow small basil plants and more which will regrow leaves soon after they have been plucked for cooking. A hydroponic set-up will take a little time and shopping around but for people who truly want fresh herbs it is a great solution. Be sure to purchase a high quality grow light and give plants the proper amount of light throughout the day with a “night” (no light) as well to simulate the outdoors. In no time you will be turning out delicious herbs and more.