Growing for eating
Mastering the Art of Growing and Harvesting Coriander
Love it or hate it, nothing beats fresh coriander. In this article I share some of my top tips on growing and using it successfully.
Jekka McVicar
Award winning, peat free sustainable herb grower-breeder with 40 years professional experience. Herb Garden designer, Author and Broadcaster. Awarded the VMH, Victoria Medal of Honour by the Royal…
Herbs
Herbs of Hearth and Holiday: Sage, Bay, Rosemary
Come in from the dark and cold; the kitchen glows with light and the scent of sage, bay and rosemary. They still whisper of warmth, belonging and the promise of returning light.
Herbs
In Praise of the Self-Seeder, Nature's Gift to the Garden and Gardener
The lavender seedlings in my Herbetum weren’t planned, purchased, or planted. They simply appeared, uninvited yet welcome. They taught me, again, that the best gardens are those where we loosen our grip a little and let nature play her part.
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Unlocking the Secrets: How Long Do Your Seeds Really Last?
Okay folks, ‘Fess Up! How long do you hold onto out-of-date seeds?” This article has been inspired by this quote from Sandra Lawrence, a fellow Scribehound contributor.
Through the Garden Gates
A Journey Through a Chinese Garden
Chinese gardens invite us to look again – and look deeper. These gardens aren’t designed just to please the eye. They’re meant to move the spirit.
Herbs
Herbs on the Wild Side
In this article, I delve into the many wild herbs growing naturally around my home, exploring their characteristics, histories and application, from the well known Nettle to the magical Hawthorne, the true hidden treasures of our countryside.
Herbs
From Kitchen King to Health Hero: Basil Unleashed
Basil's one of those herbs that just keeps on giving. It surprises me in the kitchen, it amazes me in the medicine cupboard, and it's steeped in more history and folklore than you'd ever imagine.
Herbs
Herbs to Savour and Flavour- Part Two: Crossing Continents
Herbs cross continents from Siberian shives to Szechuan pepper to South America and the infamous stevia, which was used by the Aztecs.
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Where Have All The Flowers Gone? A New Year's Plea to Plant Lovers
The specialist nurseries are struggling. Many are closing their doors for good. Why?