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Growing herbs

On 08/11/2010 in Plants

be said, bad films).ii) Being The Fiddler on the Roof.iii) Providing the inspiration for a hit  by 70s disco band, Boney M, set in Tsarist Russia.So, to bring things back to gardening, who do you think of when herbs are mentioned? It can be nobody else


Herb infestation

On 01/10/2012 in forum

As the title says I'm having problems with my indoor herbs. I noticed white 'dust' on the table and then realised it was all over my herbs mostly on the stems but some on the leaves too I believe they are greenfly eggs they are like tiny white seed


Problems with herbs

On 10/01/2012 in forum

Hi everyone, Now that it is mid-winter, I have brought my herbs into the greenhouse to keep them warmer. But, they all seem to of been affected by some sort of disease or virus. This problem has created white spots all over the leaves. Plants


Herbs dying

On 04/08/2012 in forum

Has anyone else been having trouble with herbs this year?  I grow mine in containers - mint, oregano, feverfew etc - and almost all of them have had diseased leaves, poor growth and when the sun finally did arrive last week, scorched leaves.  Even


herbs in oil

On 22/04/2013 in forum

different from the other herbs i use can this be correct do you think ,has anyone else used it in an infusion please,Good luck all Alan4711 I can't see how it could be dangerous Alan. Don't some of those infused oils you can buy have garlic in them?  maybe


How to propagate herbs

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Herbs

Follow Monty Don's advice on propagating herbs by division, including how to apply different methods for dealing with fibrous and solid roots, and how to take cuttings from sage plants.springMore advice on growing herbsAdvice on growing herbs


Raised herb garden

On 17/01/2013 in forum

I am planning a raised herb garden this year and wonder what plants/ flowers would make good companions? marigolds the old fashion sort,nastursiums,comfrey(although this can be big and take over useful if kept in check) lavender


Talkback: Pruning herbs

On 28/11/2011 in forum

when is it time to prune camelias Have just bought a jasmine for the garden am a bit confused just what is chalk free water What a beautiful picture of the myrtle. I never realised how pretty they were. I am a beginner regarding herbs in the garden


How to pick herbs

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Herbs

Culinary herbs are the original cut-and-come-again crop, so if you've got them in the garden, don't be afraid to get snipping and picking. The plants really will benefit from it, and you'll have wonderful flavours to add to dishes. Most herbs


Talkback: Growing herbs

On 28/11/2011 in forum

Topol and Rasputin were surnames! I always grow herbs every year and get a good turn out every year. The problem is that herbs grow so much that other herbs don't get light and if they are sprouts then they could quite possible die. How can I stop


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