Growing Herbs...
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Forgotten Herbs to Grow: Sorrel, Lovage, Summer Savory, Angelica
There are some herbs, which in years gone by were seen as essential for culinary and medicinal purposes. Over the years they seem to have lost...
Growing and Harevesting Borage
Traditionally used to ward off melancholy, borage is a beautiful and useful herb to grow in the garden. The herb originates in the Mediterranean and central Europe. It...
Growing and Harvesting Calendula
Calendula or pot marigold, is a traditional annual herb with soothing properties. In India its straw-like flowers were used to decorate altars of Temples; the Greeks and...
Growing and Harvesting Dill
Dill is a versatile herb that originates from Eastern Europe. It is a semi-hardy perennial (though it is grown in the UK as an annual). This means that in its natural...
Growing Basil
Basil is one of the most well-known and well-used herbs in the UK. It is used as a key ingredient in Italian dishes including pizza and pasta. It is the main ingredient...
Growing Bay Leaves
Bay is one of the most versatile herbs used in cooking. The leaves are commonly used in the French 'bouquet garni' which can be added to flavour stews and soups....
Growing Chamomile
Chamomile is a pretty herb to grow in the garden. Its delicate daisy-like flowers appear in summer amongst its spiky green foliage. Both the flowers and leaves are...
Growing Chives
Chives are a member of the onion family. They make a delicious accompaniment to potato salads and fish dishes. Their tight balls of purple flowers are loved by bees and...
Growing Coriander
Coriander is a versatile herb popular in Asian cooking including curries, Chinese and Thai dishes. Both the seeds and the leaves of the plant can be used, and offer...
Growing Fennel: Bulbed and Seed Varieties
Fennel is an easy plant to grow and can cope with most soils. Originating around the Mediterranean area it does prefer full sun and a bit of...
Growing Horseradish
Horseradish is a perennial herb (it lasts for several years) originating from southeast Europe. Its tough twisted root is used in cooking to make horseradish sauce, a...
Growing Lavender
Lavender is an easy herb to grow and is very rewarding too. It is loved by bees and humans alike and emits a beautiful scent when you brush past it. Lavender is widely...
Growing Marjoram
Marjoram and oregano originate in the Mediterranean. They are very similar herbs; in fact oregano is actually wild marjoram (oregano has a more intense flavour)....
Growing Mint
Mint is a fantastic herb to grow in the garden. It is easy to grow and emits a wonderful scent when you brush past it. It can be used in a variety of dishes including...
Growing Oregano
Oregano originates in the Mediterranean. It is closely related to the herb marjoram; in fact oregano is actually wild marjoram (oregano has a more intense flavour)....
Growing Parsley
Parsley is one of the most popular herbs used in cooking in the UK today. It is a versatile herb that can be added to a number of meals including fish and potatoes. It...
Growing Rosemary
Rosemary is one of the most commonly grown herbs in the garden. It is a decorative herb originating from the Mediterranean and bears small, blue or white flowers in late...
Growing Sage
Sage is a popular herb used to make stuffing and to flavour meat dishes. It is native to the Mediterranean but is a hardy perennial and is easy to grow. Sage enjoys a...
Growing Thyme
Thyme is a great herb to have growing in the garden. Originally from southern Europe it has attractive foliage and flowers and it is easy to care for. Thyme is a hardy...
Which Herbs can be Grown Inside?
Everyone can grow herbs at home! Gardening doesn't have to mean a garden! Even if you live in a tiny sixth-floor flat, you'll still have a windowsill allowing you to...
