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Basil is an annual herb most commonly known for being used in Italian cooking.  It can be grown outside from spring and leaves can be harvested well into the autumn. Plant any variety of basil outside once all danger of frost has passed, ideally in a sunny sheltered location with will drained soil or in […]

Whether you’re growing herbs in a kitchen garden or outdoors, spring is an excellent time to get started. Herbs don’t need much space so make brilliant houseplants. There’s a certain satisfaction that comes from nurturing herbs until it’s time to use them. Growing herbs yourself means fewer trips to the supermarket too. Imagine having that […]

We asked Liz (and Maisie of course)   “What are the benefits of growing herbs as companion plants?” Many of us grow herbs in containers and the garden to use in the kitchen. But grown as companion plants herbs benefit other plants as well. Companion planting helps maintain a natural balance in the garden by growing […]

Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica or wild celery (other names include angel’s fishing rod, archangel, aunt Jericho ground ash, Holy Ghost, root of the Holy Ghost and St Michael’s flower), is a biennial herb that has been valued for centuries for its medicinal and culinary uses. Native to northern Europe, it is a […]