How can I grow Kitchen herbs all year?

LOL, slow down! Start with understanding growing conditions. all plants like sun, air circulation good soil and water so if you don't have a nice sunny window South facing is best then you will need to supplement with a grow light. clumping the plants together helps with evaporation. Rosemary, Thyme, chives, Parsley, Sage and basil are some of the easier herbs to grow get seeds now and save for replenishment later in the year you can also purchase most of these plants now also think of planting some herbs in interesting containers like a colander or other kitchen cast off like old muffin trays a bunt pan etc. just remember to poke some drainage holes with a nail and don't forget to water it's all trial and error

remember to check the water and sunlight requirements. don't plant something that needs a lot of water with something that likes it dry. check the back of the seed packets. if all else fails take the time to run to the nursery

I prefer to grow herbs in seperate pots on two sunny shelfs in my kitchen, summer I put them on the back deck when they get really big.

I used to keep terrariums for the university science labs, been planting them since I was a kid. Problem is they can get over-watered real easy, make sure you have some sand in that soil, and a layer of small gravel for good drainage underneath. I prefer to mist them, and a watering once a week.

Hi Jodi: I wouldn't plant herbs inside a terrarium as most herbs need sun, need to dry out between waterings and need air movement - to prevent mildew from forming. I speak from experience!! I water my herbs once a week or say, ten days whenever the soil is dry - particularly Rosemary. Check the origin of the herb first as many come from hot, dry, sunny climates (think of the Mediterranean) and that will guide you regarding soil conditions and watering; many herbs like sandy soil.

Now, for the terrarium you are making from frames ... most terrariums plants like moist and humid conditions such as ferns, mosses and such. That's why I'm saying your herbs will probably dislike the conditions of a terrarium and not do as well as on a sunny windowsill, watered when soil is dry and receiving some fresh air now and then. Always research a plant and see what kind of conditions it likes and then duplicate that.