Herbs
What herbs to grow
The best from the point of view of easy to grow and being useful in the kitchen.
You should have fun from growing them. If it's no fun my advice is - do something else - like watch TV - it's easier. But don't give up at once - it keeps you in touch with the natural order of things...the good news is that it's easier than growing vegetables.
Now if you still want to grow those herbs, the main thing is to understand what they like
What herbs like
Some herbs need more or less of the above.
And now a list of "good" herbs to grow. I am biased in favour of perennials that will live for several years, because I am lazy. I plant them near the kitchen for a reason you can guess at.
Bay tree/bush. Needs no looking after except to prune back when gets too big. Can be turned into topiary, if that’s your fancy. Not really that useful unless you’re into casseroles or Spanish cooking.
Oregano. Perennial, but cut back seeding stalks almost to ground in autumn. Will self seed. Very versatile herb.
Chives. Perennial. For the damp slightly shady patch. Excellent with eggy, cheesy things in the kitchen.
Basil. Grown on the kitchen windowsill as doesn’t like cold, and because it’s really handy there. Grow from April to September as not enough light in the winter.
Sage. Not that useful, unless you like pork, but quite decorative and perennial. Cut back almost to ground level in March - you should be able to see some green shoots sprouting from the base - these will form the new plant.
Tarragon. Perennial. If you like your chicken French style it’s a must-have. Avoid Russian Tarragon.
Coriander. If you’re trendy. Worth considering.
Parsley. Worth considering. Likes slightly damp and shady.
Mint. Perennial. Tough and very invasive - grow in a pot.