Category: Herb Garden
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Wintering on the windowsill
Our green fingered herby gardener, Angela, has some great advice for keeping fresh herbs to hand through the winter. She says: ‘You need not miss out on fresh herbs in the cold days ahead.’ I’m going to try dividing off some lemon thyme, which I haven’t tried before. I’ll let you know how I get…
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Herb growing beginners guide
It seems a simple question: ‘What herbs should I grow?’ But, as with many things, the answer is ‘it depends’. A little more helpfully, we can give you a few pointers to decide which herbs could be right for you, a little guidance as to which herbs are likely not to disappoint, and a little…
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Chervil
Words by Angela Jones I never have much luck growing Parsley from seed, out of a full packet only a few will take, so this year I have decided to try Chervil as well to see how they compare. Chervil is similar in taste to Parsley but milder, with a slightly more Aniseed flavour, and…
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Bay
If you’re thinking of starting a herb garden, bay is a strong recommendation for inclusion. Although as a tree, with the potential to grow up to seven metres high in the UK (taller in Mediterranean climes), it will need careful placement. Year round sunshine As an evergreen, having a bay tree in your garden gives…