I like the raised gardens outside. I grow lavender in with my vegetables as well to keep the bugs away. It is also great to dry in your kitchen and have your whole house smell great!
I have fresh basil, mint, parsley, an unknown herb but only one of those sprouted and had some scraps from bought scallions in fridge and planted the roots and they started sprouting in 3 days. I love growing fresh food. Yum!