Hi all, I grow lots of herbs here. Depends why you grow herbs, I grow for cooking and also wildlife/flowers they produce, also looking into the medicinal side. Basil can be sown from seed and always tastes the best. I have taken cuttings (courtesy of Valmarg) who said to put them in water to root, you can have a year round supply. I have grown lots from seed and also bought from garden centres, they thrive. I also feed some of my herbs. I have bought shop potted herbs and planted, especially chives. I have started a social group on this subject if anyone wants to take a look.