Tag Archives: herbs

324/366: to snail bait or not to snail bait?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Because I decided to do a little companion planting, of basil, coriander and capsicum, I wanted to protect the little seedlings from snails. While I really try to not use chemicals in the garden, (though I don’t know how long … Continue reading →

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199/366: min T

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

My mint bush was looking rather straggly, so today I snipped and trimmed it, hoping to encourage some better growth. With the spare pieces, I played with them a little, before planting a few as cuttings. Lastly, I made a … Continue reading →

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166/366: coriander quest conquered – the easy way

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Months ago, against the advice of a random customer at Bunnings, I purchased and planted coriander seedlings. See 31/366: coriander quest for details. Cutting a short story shorter: they disappeared. Now I have taken the easy way out. At the … Continue reading →

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4/366: hooray for herbs

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

It’s really nice being able to pop out into the garden to obtain fresh herbs. I have had rosemary growing for some years out the back. You can dry it out and save it, but it flourishes so I tend … Continue reading →

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