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Growing Herbs and Spices

Herbs and spices

Herbs and spices can really liven up a meal. If you'd like to grow your own, our guide will take you through which plants would thrive in your garden along with how to care for them.

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How to grow a herb garden

How to grow a herb garden

Herbs are one of the best plants to grow when you have a nice bit of sunshine to enjoy.

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The herb and spice world map

The herb and spice World map

Just where in the world do all the amazing herbs we use come from?

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Growing herbs for cooking

Growing herbs for cooking

A few simple herbs can elevate your cooking, and there’s nothing quite as good as using herbs you’ve grown yourself.

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Growing herbs indoors

Growing herbs indoors

What better way to add a personal touch to a home-cooked meal than with your own homegrown herbs?

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Sage (Salvia officinalis)

How to grow and care for Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage is a very popular shrub, mainly grown for its leaves, which are strongly scented.

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Crop rotation explained

Crop rotation explained

One of the best ways to avoid vegetable pests, diseases and disorders is to rotate your crops to different plots each...

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Mint (Mentha)

Mint (Mentha)

There’s more to mint than just growing it to make mint sauce!

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Dill (Anethum Graveolens)

How to grow and care for dill (Anethum graveolens)

Dill is a useful ad attractive annual or biennial herb which is quite similar to fennel.

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Thyme (Thymus)

How to grow and care for Thyme (Thymus)

Thyme has many uses in cooking and elsewhere in the kitchen.

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Saffron (Crocus sativus)

How to grow Saffron (Crocus sativus)

Saffron is, weight for weight, one of the world’s most expensive spices.

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How to grow saffron

How to grow saffron

Saffron is commonly referred to as the world’s most expensive spice.

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The 12 herbs of Christmas

The 12 herbs of Christmas

Here’s the lowdown of our 12 herbs of Christmas, the essential accompaniments for a flavourful festive season.

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How to grow grass

How to grow grass

The best and most cost-effective solution is to grow your own grass from seed.

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Marjoram, Oregano (Origanum)

Marjoram, oregano (Origanum)

Both marjoram and oregano are versatile and essential herbs that good cooks will always have to hand.

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Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum)

How to grow chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Chives are a low maintenance, easy to grow perennial herb, grown for their onion-scented tasting leaves.

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Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus)

How to plant, grow and care for Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)

Tarragon isn’t a widely grown herb at home, but it is well worth it especially if you like French cuisine.

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