Nothing can add flavor to a dish quite like fresh herbs, but constantly buying them from the market can become costly. One budget-friendly alternative is to grow your own herbs at home. It's relatively easy to do, even for those of us not exactly blessed with green thumbs! Here are a few pointers for growing an indoor herb garden:

1) Start with the right herbs.
Mint, chives, thyme, rosemary, and oregano are the best herbs for beginners. Not only are they easy to care for, they're diversified enough to add something unique to a range of dishes. If your garden will be perched upon a windowsill, then opt for herbs in four-inch pots.

2) Find a sunny spot.
Herbs need at least six hours of bright sunlight per day, which is why many herb gardeners choose a windowsill to host their garden. If your herbs become "leggy," a term that describes herbs with long stems and few leaves, then your plant needs more light. Be sure to rotate your plants every so often to expose all parts of the herb to sunlight.

3) Don't over-water.
Establishing a watering schedule will require a little bit of trial and error. One fool-proof way to see if your herbs need water is to stick your finger about 1 1/2 inches into the soil. If the soil feels damp, then your plant isn't in need of a drink just yet.

Tips on Starting an Indoor Herb Garden [Style Me Pretty Living]
Grow Herbs Indoors This Winter [Better Homes and Gardens]
How to Grow Your Own Indoor Culinary Herb Garden [Simple Bites]
Tips for Growing Herbs Indoors [The Herb Gardener]

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Come see the baseball stars of the future on the Sugar Land Skeeters. An independent team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, the Skeeters play all of their home games at Constellation Field.

Located on Imperial Boulevard just off of Route 6, Constellation Field is a beautiful facility, with great sight lines to watch the game, and fun areas like the Picnic Plaza, the Pool Pavilion and the Children’s’ Playland. Watch the game and have a drink with friends at the Ice Box, or rent out a beautiful skybox! General admission tickets are affordable, and kids in a team uniform get in free. Season tickets are also a great deal.

Check out the Sugar Land Skeeters website to see a calendar of upcoming games.

Sugar Land Skeeters
1 Stadium Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 240-4487
http://www.yelp.com/biz/constellation-field-sugar-land

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New Orleans might be on the other side of the Gulf, but the tastes of the Crescent City are easy to find at The Rouxpour. Located in the Market at Town Center on Route 6, the Rouxpour brings all of the terrific ambiance and cuisine of New Orleans right to your table.

The atmosphere of the bar and restaurant may even make you feel like you just landed in the French Quarter, with cool brick walls, art work and nice, comfortable tables. When the weather’s nice, get a spot on one of the courtyard patios. The cuisine is everything that you’d expect, from the classic muffaletta and ‘po boy sandwiches to all of the excellent seafood choices. Visit The Rouxpour's website to learn more.

The Rouxpour
2298 Texas Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 240-7689
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-rouxpour-sugar-land

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