Dried herbs allow us to have many different flavours on hand as we cook. They are very convenient, keep well and are low cost. They have the advantage of giving…

Many of our modern culinary herbs are very well suited to pot culture, so well suited that they are often sold in green grocers as small potted plants. Herbs such…

Thyme is a low growing ground cover herb which originates in the Mediterranean. It is a strong flavoured herb available in many different varieties. Thyme has been used as both…

Growing herbs in a green wall makes a lot of sense in modern homes and even in cafes and restaurants. Where space is limited, green walls shine. By growing plants…

There was a time when the only way to access herbs to use in flavouring our food was to grow them. These days we have a huge choice of both…

Oregano is a Mediterranean herb whose use dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. It is a low growing plant which makes a very good ground cover. The leaves…

With the ever increasing popularity of growing your own herbs, comes an increasing diversity of herbs available to us as home gardeners. Herb plants can be easily purchased from greengrocers,…

Growing herbs in pots is a great way for everyone, but even people without access to garden space, to grow a plant. Even better, by growing a herb, you can…

Herbs can be grown anywhere in the garden but for those who love lots of fresh herbs, a dedicated herb garden can be a real joy. Choosing a location for…

Many of our favourite culinary herbs also happen to be amongst the easiest plants to grow at home. Most herbs are relatively hardy plants that are forgiving of a little…

Herbs, like all plants will grow better with a bit of appropriate pruning. Pruning is a gardening task which tends to make new gardeners nervous, and although it need not…