
A Baker’s Dozen
November 3, 2020 9:08 pmBaking bread is an age-old craft, and adding flavour with fresh garden herbs makes it even more satisfying. There’s notRead More...
Baking bread is an age-old craft, and adding flavour with fresh garden herbs makes it even more satisfying. There’s notRead More...
Oregano is a flavourful herb that is used extensively in Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian and Greek food. Why grow it?Read More...
Have the freshest leaves at your fingertips by growing them on your kitchen windowsills. If you think you need aRead More...
All the trends for 2018 point to lavender. Purple is the ‘new colour of health’, as well as the choiceRead More...
There is no need to ever be without herbs. For a year-round supply, grow them in pots. Herbs grow so wellRead More...
Sage Winter is generally a difficult time for growing herbs, but one herb that is certainly worth nursing through thisRead More...
Bay, the noblest of leaves It may come as a surprise, but sweet bay (Laurus nobilis) has a long associationRead More...
Make your own fragrance The allure of lavender is its aromatic yet fruity fragrance that always lifts the spirits. TheRead More...
Perennial Basils Basil is regarded as the king of summer herbs – and that includes the perennial varieties whichRead More...
Dilly for Dill With its feathery, blue-green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers in summer, dill (Anethum graveolens) is anRead More...
Calendula In winter, Calendula Officinalis rubs shoulders with pansies, petunias and violas on the seedling rack in garden centres. That’sRead More...
Myrtle What comes to mind at the mention of myrtle? Topiary, or hedging, or maybe a sprig in a bride’sRead More...
The Wonders of Lovage Use lovage to revitalise your meatless Mondays! The strong, meaty taste of its leaves is a deliciousRead More...
Coriander Whether you know it as coriander, cilantro, dahnia or Chinese parsley, Coriandrum sativum is commonly used by cooks acrossRead More...
Flavourful Fennel Spicy and sweet, fennel is a cook’s dream and a delight for gardeners who love its striking foliageRead More...
Herbs for a hot pot Herbs grow so well in pots that there is almost no excuse for not growingRead More...
Step-Up Veggies Growing vertically is a great way to make the most of limited space. This handy DIY ladder allowsRead More...
This herb can take the heat There’s no place for mild herbs in Mexico’s hot and spicy food. Herbs haveRead More...
Bring bees to your veggie garden Bees help pollinate many fruits and ‘fruiting’ veggies – they’re natural allies! Many ofRead More...
How to dry herbs The most natural process of preserving herbs is to dry them in a cool, airy room,Read More...
Thyme for All Seasons Although its growing season is in the warmer months, thyme is the perfect choice for theRead More...