tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post8138756423426252932..comments2024-03-29T01:38:00.306+00:00Comments on An English Homestead: Bay TreesKev Alvitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-9402336909439226122012-07-23T22:09:26.144+01:002012-07-23T22:09:26.144+01:00Cream cheese and salmon is quite possibly the best...Cream cheese and salmon is quite possibly the best sandwich in the world. I think I'll have to grow some dill next year and try this as it sound good! I'm guessing fennel wouldn't be as good?Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-30109821549183720402012-07-23T22:06:51.393+01:002012-07-23T22:06:51.393+01:00Why take the fun out of articokes? mind you I'...Why take the fun out of articokes? mind you I'm not sure I need anything to make me worse, maybe I should put it on the list!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-29512707865265862572012-07-23T22:05:37.081+01:002012-07-23T22:05:37.081+01:00I love coriander, it makes a curry taste like a pr...I love coriander, it makes a curry taste like a proper curry. But I'm rubbish at remembering to plant it every few weeks, in fact I normally remember when I want some and it's all gone to seed! I do normally grow basil but I got a bit behind this year with moving. Thanks for your commentKev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-65301566412782935272012-07-23T22:03:31.083+01:002012-07-23T22:03:31.083+01:00Yeah sell them (look on ebay to see how much they ...Yeah sell them (look on ebay to see how much they are!) I could never get cutting to take from our old tree and no seedling anywhere to be found!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-87297644171844914262012-07-23T22:00:47.117+01:002012-07-23T22:00:47.117+01:00Right I'll put lovage on my list, I've got...Right I'll put lovage on my list, I've got plans for the front garden to have two herb boarders near the front door so need plants of differents hights to make it look right! ThanksKev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-24869529780875510462012-07-23T21:59:24.164+01:002012-07-23T21:59:24.164+01:00I've dried sage before now but never got round...I've dried sage before now but never got round to using it as we always have some fresh, maybe I should try it again. I'd like to dry enough herbs to make my own mix for easy use when cooking but it's one of thiose jobs I never get round to!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-10583186725803370302012-07-23T13:25:55.714+01:002012-07-23T13:25:55.714+01:00Dill...it has to be dill!!
It's a bit fussy ab...Dill...it has to be dill!!<br />It's a bit fussy about growing here but it's fabulous with summer foods. If you eat cream cheese/salmon then dill is perfect.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-5240418215141354712012-07-23T08:25:21.621+01:002012-07-23T08:25:21.621+01:00Winter Savoury is a very good herb to grow especia...Winter Savoury is a very good herb to grow especially if you also grow Artichokes. <br /><br />A sprinkle of it in any artichoke dish will take away the unpleasant side effects that most people suffer (they aren't nicknamed 'fartichokes' for nothing!!)<br /><br />Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-74313271104076146252012-07-23T01:55:51.107+01:002012-07-23T01:55:51.107+01:00Next to bay and thyme my favourite herb for cookin...Next to bay and thyme my favourite herb for cooking is coriander as i love thai/asian food. it goes to seed quickly i find, even the slow bolt stuff so i plant a few seeds every week so i always have a supply ready to go. and basil-the giant leaf variety rocks for making pesto though its best grown under a clocheMaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387407423793099797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-29900404114987297572012-07-23T00:37:43.171+01:002012-07-23T00:37:43.171+01:00I find seedling bay trees growing at the edge of m...I find seedling bay trees growing at the edge of my drive every year. Maybe I should start potting them up and selling them.john bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624118202659480062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-23483436258928649382012-07-23T00:36:20.826+01:002012-07-23T00:36:20.826+01:00Lovage. Wonderful, architectural plant in its own ...Lovage. Wonderful, architectural plant in its own right as an ornemental, as well as the herby use. I grew mine from Jekka McVicar seed - it is stunning,<br /><br />Also Wild Oregano, everywhere- bees and other insects love it and it smells wonderful. Also is really good as a cut flower and to dry as dried flower arrangements for the winter.Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-82898878778144450752012-07-22T23:59:37.877+01:002012-07-22T23:59:37.877+01:00Rosemary does quite well here in Texas where I liv...Rosemary does quite well here in Texas where I live. I have a lot of it for this reason. Then of course it has so many uses. Culinary, medicinal, pest, etc. <br /><br />This year I have put in several new herbs, several medicinal. I had some but am working hard to get a better variety. <br /><br />Also after drying my own basil and sage I could not believe the difference in taste! I knew then yes I must put in any herbs I will use that will grow in our climate!Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.com