Le Jardin Autonome

Have you ever wondered if there was an effortless way to enjoy fresh herbs, year-round, in your apartment?

The solution may be just around the corner!

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Jardin Autonome is a pre-planted, self-watering indoor garden combines design and practicality.

Each unit arrives ready to grow: a curated selection of one-year-old aromatic plants, a sustainable resin planter with an integrated water reservoir, and a recipe booklet to guide you on your journey.

We use quality potting soil, and a recyclable plastic planter (27 × 12 × 14.5 cm) with an integrated water reservoir system.

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The recipes are kindly provided by our partner and dear friend, Meg Bortin from the Everyday French Chef.

Each recipe is selected for the herb that you choose and the season – spring salads in winter are nobody’s choice!

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Simply place the Jardin Autonome in your kitchen or living space and let the system take care of the watering.

Whether it’s oregano for your sauces, thyme for roasted vegetables, or mint for infusions, Jardin Autonome will keep flavors at your fingertips without the hassle of getting dirty and daily watering duties.

Ideal for city living, balconies, and compact homes, this “autonomous garden” ensures greenery, fragrance, and freshness — with zero stress.

Bring nature inside.

Cultivate taste, sustainably. 🌱

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Learn more about gardening indoors:

FR: Plantes Aromatiques en Intérieur : Comment les Cultiver ?

ENG: How to Start an Herb Garden Indoors

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How does it work?

• • Select one of our Herb Bundles – they are arranged by theme and by sun exposure to help the plants coexist peacefully in the same environment.

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Culinary Aromatics Bundle

Origanum vulgare Thumbles Variety – golden oregano, fragrant and versatile.

Salvia officinalis ‘Bergartten’ – robust culinary sage.

Thymus longicaulis ‘Odoratus’ – thyme with aromatic leaves.

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The Shady Bundle

Melissa officinalis – lemon balm, aromatic leaves.

Mentha ‘Chartreuse’ – peppery-aromatic mint, easy to grow in containers.

Chamaemelum nobile – Roman chamomile, fragrant, dainty blooms.

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The Smell of Summer Bundle

Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurea’ – purple sage, ornamental and edible.

Thymus camphoratus – camphor thyme, creeping and fragrant.

Helichrysum italicum – curry plant, aromatic silver foliage.

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The Mediterannean Trio Bundle

Thymus longicaulis ‘Odoratus’ – creeping, aromatic thyme, drought-tolerant.

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Repens’ – trailing rosemary, fragrant and sun-loving.

Origanum vulgare Thumbles Variety – golden oregano, hardy and flavorful.

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The Very Hardy Bundle

Artemisia abrotanum – southernwood, silver-green foliage, frost-tolerant.

Salvia sclarea – clary sage, aromatic leaves, decorative flowers.

Satureja montana – winter savory, evergreen, culinary-friendly

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Colors and Edible Flowers Bundle

Monarda didyma – bee balm, bright red flowers, pollinator magnet.

Origanum vulgare Variegatum – ornamental oregano, edible leaves.

Calendula officinalis – edible petals, cheerful orange flowers.

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• • Select the color of your Jardin Autonome (Salmon/Green/Coffee)

  • The Jardin Autonome will be shipped to your home, with all the precautions taken to ensure that no plant is harmed during the journey.

  • You’re ready to start cooking!

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Notes on Aromatic Herbs and how to Grow in Le Jardin Autonome

Which aromatic plants can you grow in pots?

Aromatic herbs belong mainly to three botanical families:

Alliaceae: bulbous perennials like garlic, onion, chives, shallots.

Apiaceae: fragrant annuals such as chervil, fennel, parsley.

Lamiaceae: essential-oil producers including basil, sage, rosemary, mint, and thyme.

Not all culinary herbs can be grown indoors, but many do adapt well to containers.

The key is to respect each plant’s specific needs to guarantee healthy growth and a good harvest.

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Light and water requirements

Most herbs need sun, but with different tolerances:

Full sun lovers (4–5 hours/day): rosemary, thyme, satureja, sage, oregano

Bright but not direct sun: chamomile, melissa, mint.

Prefer partial shade (under 3 h/day): allium, houttuynia

• 💡 Avoid placing your Jardin Autonome next to strong heat sources such as radiators, which dry plants out quickly.

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Harvesting

Harvest leaves around flowering time, one by one as needed. For thyme and chives, cut stems a third of the way up with scissors to encourage bushy regrowth.

Avoid harvesting from very young plants to let them establish.

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Herb Combination Ideas

Some combinations work well indoors:

Moderate light & frequent watering: allium, mentha, Fishmint (Houttuynia)

Strong light & occasional watering: thyme, rosemary, oregano, lavender, artemisia, chamomile, Satureja, sage