4 Best Herbs to Plant in a Backyard

herbs in pots

If you are planting your first garden or just looking for a few ways to spice up your backyard, consider including a few herbs. Herbs are incredibly functional, especially for the home cook. Being able to pick herbs from your garden to use in a recipe will give you a new meaning for “locavore” … [Read more...]

Growing Mint Plants from Seeds or Cuttings

mint plants

Mint has to be the easiest herb of all to grow. It is so rampant that it really needs to be sown in a large container or two rather than in the ground. Mint will grow anywhere. Of course if you want luxuriant growth that looks attractive you will need to add fertiliser. It is best to use a slow … [Read more...]