When talking about plants, we first need to understand that the term plant covers a whole host of things. There are hundreds of types of plants, from bushes and trees to the tiniest of blades of grass. If you desire to grow plants, and/or begin planning a garden, you must first decide what type of plants you want to have, and how they will work to enhance the spaces in which you want to place them.  The growth of your desired foliage will be determined by a few factors; temperature, access to sunlight, the amount of nutrients they are receiving, and the amount of water they get. 
     Two favorite picks for growing, whether indoors or out, are flowers and herbs. When growing flowers indoors, you have many beautiful choices. One of the most popular indoor choices is the Christmas cactus. These cacti are quite hardy, and require little water to thrive. Since they need more than 12 hours of darkness to be able to bloom, they will be able to flower indoors during the winter months. Another flower choice is the bromeliad. These plants range from tiny to very large, and are very easy to care for. With a little work, they will produce beautiful flowers that can last for a long time. If desired, they can be moved outside for a little sunlight when the temperatures are above freezing. If your indoor space is limited, a good flower pick would be the African violet. These flowers require little to no care, and will bloom with gorgeous flowers, but remain small plants.  They do well with temperatures up to 85 degrees, but like cooler weather at night. When looking for a nice office plant, a lovely choice is the peace lily. They do well with low lighting, and have a very mild fragrance without becoming overwhelming. There are many choices when deciding on flowers to grow, and a good place to start your search is at a local nursery where you will find staff that can assist you in deciding what works best for the space you are planning.
     When planning an herb garden, you will have a few things to take into consideration. Firstly, is this to be an indoor or outdoor garden? If indoors, there are a few herbs that do especially well in this environment. The first of these herbs, are chives. Chives are easy to grow in a windowsill box, and only need to be cut back now and again to keep them healthy. Next on the list would be thyme, and this hardy plant when kept tightly trimmed, bursts with flavor. The next two herbs that are a snap to grow indoors are French tarragon and sweet marjoram. Both of these herbs are quite versatile and can be added to many different types of food dishes. The last on our list is sage. Sage is a perfect herb to grow indoors, and is on the list for the top herb to grow indoors.
     Whether growing indoors or outdoors, flowers or herbs, the choices are endless for what type of garden you can grow. And whether you are choosing flowers or herbs, there are hundreds of varieties to choose from, and just as many places to get them from.