I've had fresh herbs for a long time but while at the Palm Beach Garden's Green Market (which is fabulous by the way) Mo and I came across a man who makes beautiful wood chairs, tables, planters and many other things. We bought these planters and I love them. I started with the some herbs I already had and am slowly adding to it to see which ones work and which ones don't . So far dill, parsley and cilantro are a don't. Some critter is eating them! The mint, basil, oregano and chives seem to be doing well. - Sally