Mint is very easy to grow – in fact it can get away from you a bit as it spreads underground then shoots up. For this reason, many people prefer to grow mint in a pot (which can be buried in the herb garden) so it is contained. I am happy to let mine go […]
Growing Coriander
Growing Coriander is where a lot of new kitchen gardeners start, it is a cool season annual herb, grown for the flavours in the leaves, roots and seeds. A common ingredient in Indian and Asian dishes. Growing Coriander A delicate plant that will do best when grown over winter, sow from seed in Autumn. Let […]
Growing Basil
Basil is an warm season annual soft stem herb, with a lifecycle of around 3 months. There are interesting varieties that are used in both European and Asian style dishes. It also reputed to have medicinal properties to relieve the symptoms of travel sickness, and can be taken as a tea. The information here refers […]