Herbs prefer a Southern or South East spot.2.They like a temperature of 10-13C.3.They need fresh air for an hour or two a day, except when it is freezing.4.They need feeding every six weeks. You might find that they are partialto cold tea, either Indian or herbal!5.Aphids can be a problem both indoors and outdoors. Do not use insecticide. Some soapy detergent sprayed on them every couple of weeks should do the trick.6.Herbs like to be close to other herbs. You can mix them fairly closely.
Herbs do not like tobacco smoke. They may literally curl up and die if they are subject to smoke.8.They do feel humans, and can establish a rapport! Do not be too embarrassed to talk and sing to them. Stroke their leaves and make them feel wanted.9.Because they can live in harmony with humans, do try using different ones in different rooms. For example, Aniseed in the bedroom will give you a good, healthy appetite in the morning. Lavender in the bathroom will help you relax when you wash and bathe. Be creative, be imaginative, be thoughtful -what properties of the herbs make them right for which room?