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I am new at gardening, I have Parsnips in tubs and some in a small patch, My garden is 10mx10m, lawn in center, 4mx6m, so not alot for growing , lots of pots ,Ihave just lifted my dalias , stored in a tub with shreded paper, we had a frost last week

different plant to Lemon Grass This is Lemon Balm http://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/herb_plants/lemon_balm_plant/ and this is Lemon Grass http://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/herb_plants/lemon_grass_east_indian_plant/ Lemon Balm is very easy to grow

is a pic of my planter any ideas welcome.   I have a big blue pipe it's quite wide and tall think I'm going to drill holes down one side and stick strawberries in them any body no a good variety to grow this way? I have planted strawberries in long

. The difference isn't in the variety, but the way they're grown. Supermarket herbs are forced, in optimal conditions, so grow larger much more quickly than garden centre herbs. Garden centre herbs, being grown more slowly, are sturdier and stronger plants which

Jekka McVicar's 10 companion plantsJekka McVicar's organic herb garden achieved a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show 2009. We caught up with her at the show to discover her top 10 herbs for growing as companion plants.Companion planting

H is on the slightly acid side the toms will be fine. Most herbs are not fussy about soil/compost, as they grow very well in the wild with no cossetting. Tomatoes wil be fine in multi-purpose, although they will need feeding eventually, especially if they're kept

warm, shaded place. Once rooting has started, cut the corner of the bag to increase ventilation. Remove the bag completely after a few weeks. Leave cuttings in place until they are well rooted, then pot up individually.AdamGrow plants to a larger size

in gardening books so far to the best of my knowledge , as I have looked at almost every book available in this area of growing herbs. The detailed description has answered many questions I came across, as I am an absolute beginner in practical gardening, 6

Basil is an easy herb to grow, and does well on a warm, sunny window sill. After about five weeks, the seeds will be ready for pricking out. You can keep basil plants indoors all summer, or transplant them outside in late-May. Basil seeds

It's now May, and we're just 12 days away from building our display at the Chelsea Flower Show. We've had a few bouts of sunshine in the last week, during which I could literally feel the plants growing.The new Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus 'Black