Many varieties of herbs make very attractive indoor plants. It's a great way to carry over a rooted cutting of that favorite plant that was too tender to winter outdoors. And, last but not least, there is nothing like the flavor that fresh culinary herbs add to food. To grow herbs successfully indoors you will need to provide for their needs of light, warmth, water, humidity and nutrients. Be sure to provide them with plenty of elbow room.
Herbs hate to be grown where they have to compete for light and air.
Here are the basics. Light Herbs needs lots of light to do well indoors. You will need to provide a minimum of 12 hours of strong light each day. Indoors in winter in Minnesota, this will require supplementing the available natural light. Fluorescent lights are the best for the job, providing the most light over the largest area for the least money.