Author Topic: 2006 - herbs (Read 4940 times)

Georgie · « **on:** July 22, 2006, 15:49:02 »

I hope this is allowed. I grow over 20 types of herbs but I rarely photograph them. Here's a small selection.

Thyme Bressingham Pink

Salvia officinalis (Sage)

Pennyroyal

Chives

Rue

Georgie · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2006, 20:39:06 »

Greek Basil. G x

supersprout · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2006, 20:40:55 »

gorgeous as always G ;D
they look so healthy! :o
ss x

Georgie · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2006, 20:43:59 »

Thanks, SS. Yes, they are enjoying this drought unlike all my Nasturtiums which I had to pull out today. :'(

G x

jennym · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2006, 15:55:56 »

Herb bed - Rhubarb, Angelica, Chive, Soapwort, Lemon balm, Golden Thyme

Gadfium · « **Reply #5 on:** September 09, 2006, 11:36:56 »

Collected for bread making:

tim · « **Reply #6 on:** September 10, 2006, 08:47:04 »

Great photos - but does no one cut back their chives for continuity?

Georgie · « **Reply #7 on:** September 10, 2006, 19:59:33 »

I trim mine back a little after flowering to get a second crop, Tim. :)

Lovely seeds, Gadfium. I paid a small fortune for a little pot recently. >:(

g x

jennym · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2006, 13:18:30 »

Got another clump I cut back regularly, for cooking, but those in my picture are by the gate and look so cheerful - I only cut them back when they look tatty :)

tim · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2006, 16:26:38 »

Yes - they always make a great show.

supersprout · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2006, 20:39:58 »

Grown for the first time this year, will be a regular among the beans in future - thank you cleo :)

Georgie · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2006, 20:44:10 »

I'm more intrigued by the writing on the wall! ;D

G x

supersprout · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2006, 21:04:29 »

Flow and Return ma'am

Georgie · « **Reply #13 on:** September 17, 2006, 21:06:15 »

None the wiser! ::)

G x

supersprout · « **Reply #14 on:** September 17, 2006, 21:07:39 »

lol plumber left me something to remember him by ;) ;D

lorna · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2006, 22:07:13 »

SS Are there benefits to be gained from growing herbs amongst the beans please?
Lorna.

Georgie · « **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2006, 22:13:04 »

Hi Lorna. I'll let SS answer for herself but I find it's worth growing flowers, particularly herbs, near runner beans because they attract pollinating insects. French beans on the otherhand don't need to be pollinated by insects.

G x

lorna · « **Reply #17 on:** September 17, 2006, 23:06:13 »

Georgie. That sounds common sense and logical. Thanks. Will do same next year. I do love runner beans.
Lorna

supersprout · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2006, 08:20:35 »

Hi lorna, summer savory is reputed to deter bean weevil, and coincidence or not none of the lil nibblers struck among my bush beans this year. It's good for plot and pot - when added to dried beans it's supposed to deter flatulence :-X THE herb of choice for sausage makers. Hard to describe the flavour, but it's very aromatic, like thyme, sage etc.

I took cleo's recommendation and grew it for the first time this year among my bush beans. Big surprise - although an annual herb, it's a sturdy little bush, and no bother to grow. Lovely to squeeze between your fingers as you potter about. Nice wee purple flowers for bees too.

I'll grow borage round my pole beans next year too for bees :)

lorna · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2006, 08:53:35 »

Cheers SS. Runner beans are one veg that I do grow in my small garden

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