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Mix the soil well and put it through a coarse screen to get out all lumps before you pack it in the box. Then remember that no matter how good the soil, your herbs are going to need all the winter sun they can get. As for water, be temperate about the amount you give your garden to drink. See that the soil is moist all the way through but never soaked. Water your garden twice a week -- everyday if the earth seems to be drying ovt. And remember, too, hat though these plants won't stand a freezing temperature, they'll do best in cool moist air away from gas that escapes from your kitchen stove or the hot dry blast from your radiator. Now about the herbs themselves. In many parts of the country Jack Frost has already been about and nipped any of these old-time herbs that -ou may have in your garden outdoors, so you can't plan on bringing them in. In this case, grow your herb garden from seeds and bulbs. I think parsley deserves the place of honor at the head of your garden list. Its bright, green, curly leaves look as pretty on a window sill as any houseplant. And that green coior isn't all looks either -- it means that the parsley leaves contain iron and vitamins, like all rich green leaves. Of course, you know how useful parsley is not only as a garnish but as a seasoning for meat and soun, chopped in white sauce or in the melted butter you put over vegetables, in stews and salads and so on. The dwarf or curled parsley is good for indoor growing because it is compact -- doesn't take up mech room. Fortunately, parsley thrives On moderate cutting. Since parsley seed is slow to germinate, get fresh seed and soak it 24 hours in tepid water before you plant it. An old-time favorite for flavoring is sweet marjoram. The fragrant leaves are delicious fresh but lose their taste on drying. So you see, here's a seasoning that you need to keep growing in your home all winter. ‘arjoram is good in meat Pie and stuffing, is extra good in soup, and the fresh tender leaves chopped with chive sprovis makes a French sauce out of plain white sauce. Then, you can grow basil with a flavor much like cloves. Tender young basil leaves are delicious for flavoring tomato sauce and meat dishes of different kinds. They're also good chopped and sprinkled over an omelet. Another useful plant for indoor gardens is the good old onion. Lots of people don't appreciate what a delicious taste a few chopped onion shoots can give winter salads or creamed dishes, yes, or soups, stews, meat loaf, stuffing or hash. When you cut the shoots close to the soil, they'll sprout again. Or, if onion is too strong for you, how about those mild cousins of the onion and garlic -- chives? They'll sprout again, too, after cutting. Better plan on a few little chive bulbs in your garden. some people grow cress indoors, too, and that hardy favorite--mint. Both these plants take rich soil and lots of moisture. Cress will add taste and good looks to any salad. You can turn your apple jelly into mint jelly just by dropping & few fresh mint sprigs in it. You can also use fresh mint in meat stuffing, es- pecially for lamb; in sauces, deserts, fruit cocktails and -- but why tell any wise housefile how to make the most of her mint plants in these days? 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