It’s April, the soil is warming up nicely and many more herb seeds can now been direct sown into the ground.  Having said that, there is no harm in continuing to germinate your herb seeds read more...

It's that time again – mid to late February and spring is just around the corner.  We know it doesn't feel like it but it really is!  Now is the time to start sowing some of your herb seeds read more...

As many of you will be aware, 2010 has been declared the International Year of Biodiversity by the United Nations and we are all encouraged to take part in whatever way we can.  The term biodiversity... read more...

It is now a widely known fact that our honey bees are under threat.  There has for some time now been an increasing amount of coverage on the television and in the press about the decline of the honey bee read more...

Container growing is suitable for almost all herbs which means that if you only have a small courtyard or a balcony you can still enjoy a wonderful diversity of sights, smells and uses.  So, individual pots or all in together? read more...

This time last year the press reported that the sale of vegetable seeds had outstripped the sale of flower seeds for the first time since 1939.  Growing your own has steadily increased in popularity and with the aid of read more...

Autumn is the time to turn your attention to herb garden maintenance to ensure that your herb plants will reward you with strong, new growth next spring.  This article covers general herb plant maintenance as well as drying and storing your herb harvest and collecting herb seeds. read more...