Yes, location matters when you’re choosing any type of plants to grow. Herbs love sun, but necessarily as much as you’d think. So winter’s shorter, cooler days are not a worry. In fact, some herbs prefer morning or late afternoon sun over midday heat. Good examples include cilantro, mint, parsley, tarragon, oregano, and sage. And, yes, sweet basil. (Let your cilantro go to seed, then grind the seeds to create your own ground coriander. So good with pork, chicken, and fruit.)
Other varieties like at least 6 hours of full sun a day, or more. Good choices for your sunniest spots are rosemary, winter savory, marjoram, thyme and lavender. (If you’ve never cooked with lavender, you’ll get hooked quickly.)
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