Perfect for the urban gardener and cook: Gardens in a Bag from Troy, Idaho-based Potting Shed Creations. Each kit contains a plastic-lined kraft-paper bag, soil, and seeds and allows you to easily grow herbs on your windowsill; available from Branch Home.

Above: Parsley Garden in a Bag; $9 at Branch Home.

Above: Chives Garden in a Bag; $9 from Branch Home.

Above: Oregano Garden in a Bag; $9 at Branch Home.