herbs

Homegrown Lovage Is Not Just for Soup

Lovage is a hardy perennial herb with a bold, celery-like flavour and plenty of uses beyond stock and soup. Learn where it thrives, how to propagate it, and how to harvest and use every edible part.

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Are Your Herbs Dying One Subtle Mistake Is Usually to Blame

A thriving herb garden comes down to sun and, above all, drainage. Waterlogging is the quiet killer that most often causes herbs to fail, especially in pots and window boxes.

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Two Everyday Kitchen Ingredients That Make Basil Bushier and More Fragrant

Warmth and water alone won’t keep basil thriving for long, especially in pots. Used coffee grounds and crushed eggshells provide gentle, steady nutrition that supports greener, bushier growth and stronger aroma.

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The perennial that smells like cola and brightens a sunny garden effortlessly

Southernwood is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial herb with finely cut foliage and a distinctive cola-like fragrance. Give it sun and free-draining soil, and it will reward you for years with minimal care.

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A Fragrant Home and Kitchen and Seven Reasons to Start Growing Herbs Now

Herbs are easy to grow almost anywhere and bring fragrance, flavour and real benefits to your home. Here are seven practical reasons to start growing them right now, from saving money to supporting wildlife.

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