I find the thought of growing edible crops indoors very appealing and, of course, very handy when you want to add that special touch to a Saturday night dinner.
Some plants thrive particularly well in an indoor environment.
Mesclun, for example, is a mixture of greens sown together and harvested while still young. Mix the greens together in a salad dressed with a drizzle of oil and vinegar for a taste of heaven. Add artificial light, or place the plants in an area with unobstructed south, west or east bright light for six hours a day. A sunny window, balcony, patio or rooftop can serve as an ideal place to grow perennial herbs such as chives or lavender. Both the leaves and flowers of chives are used as flavouring.