Herbs That Actually Survive Indoors

The seedlings went into bigger pots this morning, and they already look happier. I finally figured out that cold butter is the whole secret. It took three tries before the crust came out the way I wanted. Fresh herbs from the windowsill beat anything from a jar.

My neighbor swears by compost tea, so I gave it a shot this week. Fresh herbs from the windowsill beat anything from a jar.

A pinch of salt at the end makes more difference than you'd think. The trick is to stop fiddling with it and let it rest.

A pinch of salt at the end makes more difference than you'd think. A little patience at this stage pays off later, trust me. We took the long trail down and stopped for coffee by the river.

I finally figured out that cold butter is the whole secret. A pinch of salt at the end makes more difference than you'd think.

I keep a small notebook with every attempt, and it helps more than any video. It took three tries before the crust came out the way I wanted.