If your herbs are in portable containers, control pests by dipping the whole aboveground part of the plant into a pail of insecticidal soap. Dipping herbs once or twice a week for three to four weeks will clear up most problems. In recent years, many new varieties of herbs have been introduced, some of which do better indoors than the traditional varieties. Strong flavor and thick, dark green leaves. Ideal for dill weed indoors.
Standard varieties grow too tall and bolt too soon.
Excellent for cooking and tea. Greek oregano grows well in pots, reaching 8 to 12 inches. Wonderful, spicy thyme-oregano flavor and useful in many of the same recipes as ordinary thyme. Never goes dormant. Grows from cuttings only, and reaches 10 to 12 inches tall.