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How To Grow Bergamot / Bee Balm In The UK

If space is a premium in your garden then bergamot may be the herb for you. It loves a light shady spot with even a little bit soggy soil, unusual … Continue Reading How To Grow Bergamot / Bee Balm In The UK

aquilegia vulgaris

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 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

St John's Wort

How To Grow St John’s Wort

One of your more unusual herbs to grow at home St John’s Wort has a lot to offer to even the non-herbalists out there! Growing to a compact 24 inches … Continue Reading How To Grow St John’s Wort

flowering mint in pink, white and lilac spikes. Edible and pretty

How To Create The Perfect Aromatic Garden With Herbs

We have managed to create a garden with distinct aromatic notes at different points. Originally designed as a sensory garden for our children, this is now the way we like … Continue Reading How To Create The Perfect Aromatic Garden With Herbs

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12 Drought Tolerant Herbs

You may not think that we need drought tolerant herbs in the UK with our notoriously wet Summer months, however they can and will thrive in most gardens. There is … Continue Reading 12 Drought Tolerant Herbs

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