How to Grow Chervil: Planting, Care and Harvesting
Grow culinary chervil from labelled seed in a cool growing window. Learn about sowing, pots, watering, common problems, harvesting and replacement batches.
Herb Seed Germination Reference Guide.
Use this herb seed germination reference to compare sowing methods, temperature guidance and waiting periods, then check slow or uneven emergence.
Spider Mites on Herbs: Identification, Control and Prevention
Learn to recognise spider mites on herbs, inspect leaf undersides, choose a proportionate response and monitor recovery. Includes precautions for edible herbs.
Aphids on Herbs: Identification, Control and Prevention
Small insects gathering on your herbs? Learn how to identify aphids, assess the damage, remove colonies gently and protect beneficial insects, with treatment guidance for edible herbs.
Herb Sunlight Reference Guide: How Much Sun Do Herbs Need?
Most herbs need a bright position, but the right amount and timing of sun vary. Use this guide to measure your space, choose suitable herbs and diagnose light problems.
Powdery Mildew on Herbs: Signs, Fixes and Prevention
White powder on your herb leaves? Learn how to recognise powdery mildew, respond to affected growth and prevent it returning.
Herb Watering FAQs & Quick Reference Guide
Use this herb watering quick-reference guide to check root-zone moisture, recognise too-wet and too-dry signs, and decide when to water or wait.
How to Water Herb Seedlings, Transplants and Newly Repotted Herbs
A practical guide to watering herb seeds, young seedlings, recent transplants and newly repotted herbs without leaving developing roots too dry or constantly saturated.
How to Water Herbs in Pots, Indoors and Outdoors
Learn how to water herbs in pots indoors and outdoors, including how pot size, drainage, light, weather and seasonal changes affect when your herbs need water.
How Often Should You Water Herbs? The Complete Guide
Introduction Watering herbs sounds simple until you try to decide exactly how often they need water. Advice such as “water