what is the best way to start off planting herbs such as sage, cilantro, thyme, and lavender?
Since you didn’t mention whether or not you garden regularly, I’ll answer as if you don’t. All of the aforementioned would be great indoor plants with just a need for indirect light & a weekly watering. If you’re thinking about having them both inside and out…that’s a different story. I see your from NY so I’m gonna guess your in zone 4-6??? If so, you may want to BUY Lavender plants from a reputable nursery as perennials and plant them in your yard (after your last frost/freeze…with the weather we’ve been having I’d personally wait until Memorial weekend for this). I have fruits, nuts, perennials…well a large variety in my yard & lavendar (until I planted starter plants), just wouldn’t make it through winter & now they thrive all over my zone 5 yard. http://michiganbulb.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_03046_A_Sweet+Lavender+_E_ This variety is darker purple & more compact, then the English v