Hi,

So, DH and I live in a small terrace house in the 'burbs and have no soil in our back "yard." I'm sick of having to buy herbs in packets and in bulky packages, when all I need is some small amounts for cooking. My DH also wanders down the road occasionally and steals herbs from the neighbours

I want to start a herb garden in pots. Ideally it would include basil, rosemary, lavender, coriander...just off the top of my head as a starter. But in the past I've had trouble growing herbs because they either overgrow or die, and I find them difficult to maintain. Are they really that hard to grow? Is it worth the set-up to do it, or should I just resign myself to my packet herbs?

We have little direct sunlight (since a property development went up behind us) but the area I would choose to grow them would be sheltered from rain/wind. I can also put them out the front which would have more direct sunlight if necessary.

Ideas? Advice? Can anyone direct me to a website/book for more information?

TIA.