Besides mint which I am pretty sure I could grow in my cupboard, I am interested in growing things like basil and coriander year round. I understand that coriander especially is a little whiney baby at the best of times, and I need my coriander to withstand days on end of overcast skies and very cold temperatures overnight.
There are knockoff aero gardens out there. And you don't have to use their seed pods. I got one as a gift awhile back and I make my own pods with coco coir.
That's really helpful to know.