Planting Fail

I feel like every year I try to grow something - herbs or veggies, and I always fail.  Usually it's because we end up going on trips and I forget about the plants and having to water them, but since we've been stuck at home, I thought I would be successful this time around. 

And I was for a few days.  I planted basil, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers.  I started the seeds indoors, and I did a great job of watering them.  They all sprouted and seemed like they were starting to grow nicely. 

Once I moved them outside, however, I completely forgot about them, and they withered away.

I will try again, however, because I love cilantro and basil.

Do you have a garden?  How do you fare?