How To Grow Aquilegia Vulgaris – Common Name Columbine
Aquilegia is not quite a herbaceous perennial as it does not quite die back over winter. A member of the Ranunculaceae family, columbine is common in hardiness zones 3-9 and through Europe.
How To Grow Angelica In The UK
Angelica is native to Northern Europe and will grow freely in the UK and USDA zones 4-7. Well worth a closer look at as it is such a space filling … Continue Reading How To Grow Angelica In The UK
Growing Comfrey From Seed Or Root Cuttings
It is possible to grow comfrey from seed, but this takes a process of stratification and is often overlooked in favor of taking root cuttings or using crown offsets. Comfrey … Continue Reading Growing Comfrey From Seed Or Root Cuttings
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – A Grower’s Guide To Success
Yarrow is an invasive herbaceous flowering perennial, often referred to as a weed. However it is a useful and striking herb to grow in any border, given a little bit … Continue Reading Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – A Grower’s Guide To Success
Oregano And Marjoram – Differences, Similarities
There are some very common mistakes made with these two Mediterranean herbs. Given the level of misunderstandings we thought it worth an entire article to break it down further. Both … Continue Reading Oregano And Marjoram – Differences, Similarities
How To Grow A Curry Plant In The UK
We often get asked about some of the less common herbs and whether it is ‘worth’ growing them at all. My answer is always 100% yes and the curry plant … Continue Reading How To Grow A Curry Plant In The UK