You can also mix your own soil by combining organic potting soil, natural compost and coarse builder's sand in equal amounts. Container plants do much better in potting mix than in garden soil, which is usually full of weeds and bugs. Herbs are not fussy about accommodation and will grow in most containers so long as they are the right size and have adequate holes since herbs grow well in soil that drains quickly. Organic container gardening is a pleasant and easy way to bring nature indoors, even into the smallest apartment, to beautify your patio and to ensure a steady supply of fresh, chemical free herbs for healthy cooking. Growing herbs organically in containers gives you the opportunity to create optimal conditions for your plants because you can select the soil and improve it further by adding appropriate organic nutrients. Since containers can be moved into the shade or placed in the when necessary, you can control the environmental exposure your herbs get.

It's best to buy a good organic potting mix, which is loose and drains well.