Construct a container garden using cedar wood. Cedar repels insects and ages well.
Line the container with plastic to protect the wood and fill it with a soil mix of 3 parts topsoil, one part organic compost and one part perlite.
Select cooking herbs for your garden. Good choices are basil, parsley, dill, cilantro and tarragon. You can purchase established seedlings at a nursery.
Dig a small hole and transplant herb seedlings at least 12 inches apart. Backfill with soil and water thoroughly.