I am interested in purchasing herb plants to put in my window sill, which is sort of in between Prosperity and Health guas. My local farmer's market sells them in small round plant pots. I also have another window sill located in my prosperity corner. Would you suggest plants instead? If the herb plants are ok, could you offer suggestions on which ones I should buy? Also, what is the minimum or maximum should I place on the window sill, which is 42 in. L and 5 in. W?
Cynthia H., Chicago, IL
Dear Cynthia,
What a lovely idea to have edible plants as a feng shui adjustment! I think herbs from the local farmer’s market are great.
I would select the herbs that you would most likely use, and that will survive with the natural light that’s available. You can also look at the meanings behind the plants and see what is most relevant to you.
Basil: Good wishes
Rosemary: Remembrance
Thyme: Courage, Strength
Italian parsley: Festivity
Mint: Virtue
Chives: Usefulness
From http://www.almanac.com/content/meaning-flowers
For the size of your windows, I would suggest 3 on one sill and 2 on the other, for a total of 5. And 5 is a great number because it relates to the five elements!
Send us a photo of how it turns out!
