I'm trying to create a poll - not sure if it's working.

When I got my own home (two years ago as of last month) - I was excited to think I'd be able to grow fresh herbs in my kitchen.  The thought of reaching over to pluck some basil seemed so very perfectly domestic, despite the fact that I rarely cook.

Faced with the reality of a very dark townhouse, I turned instead to an Aerogarden.  These fancy devices do all the work for you, and include lights (on automatic timers) that are supposed to guarantee your herbs, veggies, or flowers will grow into bountiful, robust plants.

Yup.  And, I think I'm killing my herbs.

It started with parsley that refused to sprout at all.  "No big deal," I thought - it's just parsley.  It's a garnish.

Except, more and more of the smaller herbs have been dying off, quietly, in the shadows of the bigger ones.

I accepted that gracefully, content that the bigger herbs (a huge pile of dill and a good size chunk of basil) were things I liked more anyway....

Until I came home one day to find my dill had literally toppled over!  It looked like it had simply given up on life - the whole thing (that had been strong and vibrant the day before) was literally lying defeated and horizontal.

I have tried trimming it.  I checked the water and nutrients and lights.  Everything looks ok.  The basil is still standing strong, as of this writing, but for the life of me - I have no clue what could have killed the dill!

Would love any advice from those who have "been there".  I'm thinking I might try my luck with regular potters in the window, despite the darkness, and hope that summer brings enough light for things to grown.

Any other ideas?  Or tips to keep my poor little herbs from dying before they make it on the dinner plate?