Herbs, especially those that thrive in the dry soils of the Mediterranean, do especially well in pots or raised beds. Because herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and oregano, do best in soils that are well drained, pots are the perfect place to grow herbs. In fact, many herbs will do better in a pot than in your garden.
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Prepare for planting. You can use any size container for your garden. We've selected a rounded terra-cotta pot with a large drain hole. Make sure your pot has adequate drainage, because most herbs are from hot, dry locations and don't take kindly to wet feet. Place a pot shard or rock over the hole to stop soil from washing out after watering.
Add soil. Fill the container with soil. Use a good-quality potting soil, made especially for containers. These soil mixes are formulated to have water-holding components, such as sphagnum peat moss, that will help your herbs from drying out in the container.
