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 not…
Baking bread is an age-old craft, and adding flavour with fresh garden herbs makes it even more satisfying. There’s not…
Oregano is a flavourful herb that is used extensively in Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian and Greek food. Why grow it?…
Have the freshest leaves at your fingertips by growing them on your kitchen windowsills. If you think you need a…
Purple is the ‘new colour of health’, as well as the choice of Pantone’s trendsetters. Foodies flirting with ‘botanical’ flavours…
There is no need to ever be without herbs. For a year-round supply, grow them in pots. Herbs grow so well…
Sage Winter is generally a difficult time for growing herbs, but one herb that is certainly worth nursing through this…
Bay, the noblest of leaves It may come as a surprise, but sweet bay (Laurus nobilis) has a long association…
Make your own fragrance The allure of lavender is its aromatic yet fruity fragrance that always lifts the spirits. The…
Basil is regarded as the king of summer herbs – and that includes the perennial varieties which have as many…
Dilly for Dill With its feathery, blue-green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers in summer, dill (Anethum graveolens) is an…
Calendula In winter, Calendula Officinalis rubs shoulders with pansies, petunias and violas on the seedling rack in garden centres. That’s…
Myrtle What comes to mind at the mention of myrtle? Topiary, or hedging, or maybe a sprig in a bride’s…
The strong, meaty taste of lovage leaves is a delicious base for soups, stews, tomato-based sauces, and stock. A little…
Whether you know it as coriander, cilantro, dahnia or Chinese parsley, Coriandrum sativum is commonly used by cooks across continents…
Flavourful Fennel Spicy and sweet, fennel is a cook’s dream and a delight for gardeners who love its striking foliage…
Herbs for a hot pot Herbs grow so well in pots that there is almost no excuse for not growing…
Step-Up Veggies Growing vertically is a great way to make the most of limited space. This handy DIY ladder allows…
This herb can take the heat There’s no place for mild herbs in Mexico’s hot and spicy food. Herbs have…
Bees help pollinate many fruits and ‘fruiting’ veggies – they’re natural allies! Plant some of these bee-friendly choices in your…
How to dry herbs The most natural process of preserving herbs is to dry them in a cool, airy room,…
Thyme for All Seasons Although its growing season is in the warmer months, thyme is the perfect choice for the…
