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Fennel and Dill – What’s The Difference

We grow both fennel and dill in our herb garden and friends asked why we ‘bother’ growing both as they thought they were pretty much the same. So this article … Continue Reading Fennel and Dill – What’s The Difference

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How To Grow Echinacea – Coneflowers

Echinacea is one of our favorite flowering perennials and we grow it in our borders. This year we have started to divide it and give plants away as gifts in … Continue Reading How To Grow Echinacea – Coneflowers

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How To Grow Chives At Home

Chives are a great herb for the windowsill and love full sun to partial shade, so they are perfect for British weather! Perfect in a quiche or salad, they are … Continue Reading How To Grow Chives At Home

Sage -Growing From Seeds, Cuttings Or Division

Sage has had something of a renaissance in recent years with people discovering the cleansing rituals that the indigenous people of the Americas have practiced for many years. We love … Continue Reading Sage -Growing From Seeds, Cuttings Or Division

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Herbs That Like Shade

Herbs that are soft leaved often do not like the draining quality of direct sunlight all day long. Preferring the coolness of the shade alongside the increased moisture that this will offer. Herbs like Sorrel, Mint, Parsley, Coriander/Cilantro, Lemon Balm, Chives, Lovage, Tarragon will grow in partial shade

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13 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Herb Garden

Mistakes can happen in gardening so I wanted to share some of my early ones, to help you avoid making them! I hope you will save time, money and heartache … Continue Reading 13 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Herb Garden

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