Herb Gardening

Herbs are easy to grow and require little maintenance so if you fancy having your own store of delicious fresh herbs, why not build a herb garden? Herbs have been grown for their culinary and ...

Luckily herbs do not usually suffer from problems that other plants can suffer from. Problems such as insect pests and diseases are rare and nutrient deficiencies are unlikely. Too much or ...

Herbs are very rarely bothered by pests. They are more likely to suffer from poor growing conditions such as over watering or not watering them enough. However they can be subject to the odd ...

Growing herbs is easy, fun and very rewarding. The luxury of fresh rosemary, basil or chives on your doorstep is an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. Follow these tips to ensure you have healthy ...

The fantastic thing about growing herbs is they require little maintenance and you can pretty much grow them anywhere. Most herbs will thrive in containers and will provide you with plenty of fresh ...

What needs doing in the herb garden this month? Here’s a handy calendar to help you to get organised..

January January is a quiet month for herb gardeners, and it’s no wonder all the ...

Harvesting your crop is one of the most satisfying things about growing herbs. Taking a bunch of freshly harvested herbs to use for cooking in the kitchen is a real joy. However it’s important that, ...

Preserving herbs is easy and rewarding too. Herbs can be dried frozen or mixed into vinegar. Preserving herbs helps you use the herbs throughout the winter months and can help deal with gluts (when ...

It's a lovely weekend in springtime. The brightly-shining sun has taken the chill out of the air, and brought new energy to your life. What could be better on a day like this than to wander into the ...