Self-Sufficiency: Herbs and Spices

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Linda Gray. Self-Sufficiency: Herbs and Spices

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Planning your herb garden

How to begin

What to grow

Where to grow

Preparing the space

Designing a herb garden

Containers

Dealing with pests

Pest control

Recycle, reuse, restore

Pots

Trays

Plastic covers

Cutlery

Get the kids involved

One plant, several uses

Plant diversity

Celery

Growing advice

Sowing

Planting out

Harvesting

Container growing

Gardening tip

Using and storing celery. Seeds

Leaves

Stems

Coriander

Growing advice

Sowing

Plant care

Container growing

Using and storing coriander. Seeds

Leaves

Fennel

Growing advice

Sowing

Planting on

Container growing

Using and storing fennel. Seeds

Leaves

Nasturtiums

Growing advice

Sowing

Container growing

Planting on

Using and storing nasturtiums. Seed

Flowers and leaves

Herbs

Aloe vera

Growing advice

Propagation from offshoots

Propagation by seed

Planting on

Container growing

Using and storing aloe vera

Basil

Legendary herb

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Planting out

Gardener’s tip

Container growing

Using and storing basil

Being picky

Bay

Growing advice

Propagation by cuttings

Propagation by layering

Planting out

Container growing

Perfect presents

Using and storing bay

Chives

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Propagation by root division

Growing on

Harvesting

Container growing

Using and storing chives

Lavender

Growing advice

Container growing

Propagation by seed

Propagation from cuttings

Growing on

Using and storing lavender

Lemon balm

Ancient remedies

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Propagation from cuttings

Planting on

Propagation by root division

Beloved of bees

Container growing

Using and storing lemon balm

Lovage

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Propagation by root division

Container growing

Planting on

Using and storing lovage. Seeds

Leaves

Marigold

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Planting out

Container growing

Using and storing marigold

Mint

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Keeping it in check

Propagation by root division

Container growing

Using and storing mint

After-dinner digestive

Oregano

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Potting on

Planting out

Harvesting

Container growing

Using and storing oregano

Parsley

High C

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Planting out

Ready-grown plants

Container growing

Using and storing parsley

Rosemary

Growing advice

Propagating by seed

Propagation from cuttings

Planting on

Growing tip

Container growing

Using and storing rosemary

Sage

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Planting on

Propagation from cuttings

Propagation by layering

Container growing

Using and storing sage

Thyme

Thyme myths

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Planting on

Propagation by root division

Propagation by cuttings

Container growing

Using and storing thyme

Watercress

Nutritional powerhouse

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Warning

Container growing

Propagation from cuttings

Using and storing watercress

Spices

Home-grown spices

Caraway

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Growing on

Container growing

Using and storing caraway. Seeds

Roots

Chilli peppers

Nutritional notes

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Planting on

Container growing

Using and storing chillis

Fenugreek

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Growing on

Sprouting seeds

Container growing

Using and storing fenugreek

Garlic

Growing advice

Vampire deterrent

Container growing

Propagation by cloves

Growing on

Using and storing garlic

Ginger

Growing advice

Container growing

Using and storing ginger

Horseradish

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Container growing

Propagation from root cuttings

Using and storing horseradish

Mustard

Growing advice

Propagation by seed

Harvesting

Container growing

Using and storing mustard

Poppies

Growing advice

Container growing

Using and storing poppy seed

Saffron

Growing advice

Propagation by corms

Container growing

Harvesting

Using and storing saffron

Further reading

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Planning your herb garden

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Containers should be moved around from time to time to prevent insects and other wildlife taking up residence in or under the pot. They should always be well drained, and preferably placed on a stand to allow for air circulation and drainage. Never let your containers dry out. With a few exceptions, water is essential for the full development of your plants.

Look out for old pots and containers in charity shops or car boot (trunk) sales. A few antique-style pots artfully arranged on a patio planted up with thriving herbs can look spectacular. Plain pots can be painted or glazed and personalized to suit your outdoor décor or to enhance the colour scheme in your kitchen.

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