Perennial Vs Annual Herbs: What You Need To Know
Perennials, annuals and biennials are words that gardeners throw around a lot. It took me a while to figure them out and it’s very common for people to find them confusing. If you are not quite sure…
Getting Started With Oregano: A Guide To Growing Oregano At Home
Welcome to the wonderful world of oregano! I love this beautiful, delicious, virtually indestructible herb. It survives almost anywhere, makes my pasta sauce taste fantastic, attracts bees to my garden, and is tough enough that I can…
How To Get Started With Mint (And Put It To Good Use)
I love mint with a passion. It’s hard to believe that something that tastes so good, can be so easy to grow. But it really is as easy as one, two, three. And I’ll give you some…
Window Herb Gardens: Pros, Cons And Top Tips
There’s nothing quite like the flavor of fresh herbs! But I find that traipsing down to the vegetable patch to grab some parsley for my risotto, can rather take the shine off my culinary enthusiasm. Especially when…
Common Herb Growing Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Growing your own herbs can be immensely satisfying… or intensely frustrating. There’s nothing quite so disheartening as discovering yesterday’s lush leaved plants are today’s wilting, yellow, tragedy. And sometimes the solution is surprisingly simple. So let’s take…
Herb Companion Planting: What Grows Well Together?
Many herbs are quite tolerant and will grow happily alongside one another. Others are less accommodating and like their own special microclimate. Several of our most popular herbs make great partners for our favorite vegetable crops and…
Propagating Herbs In Water – What Works, What Doesn’t And Why
There’s something quite magical about putting a cutting in a glass of plain water and watching new roots appear and grow. But are water roots as vigorous and healthy as roots grown in soil? How long do…
How To Keep Your Calatheas Alive – Calathea Care Tips
If you are anything like me and have watched in frustration as yet another Calathea gives up the struggle for life and withers before your eyes, don’t despair. Your dreams of Calathea competence can come true! It…
9 Easy Vegetables For Beginners To Grow Outdoors
I’m all for an easy life! I want to plant a seed, have it germinate quickly, grow quickly and not wilt at the first sign of trouble! I’m going to share with you the easiest food crops…
The When and How of Spreading Your DIY Compost
I love that moment when I realise my homemade compost pile is well and truly cooked! And at last I can start spreading it on my hungry garden soil. It’s an exciting moment. But there are great…