Herbs and Wildflowers

One of my customers' garden has this stuff growing all over the place in borders.The tap roots on it are like nothing I've ever seen. They are well over an inch thick and go down longer than a trench shovel can reach. It's incredibly hard to get them out without snapping the bottom off as they...

I find the roots get tangled any of my plants near couch grass I've just given up on

Thanks, I have already found a prefered seller. Ebay is always the place to window shop!

Ragged Robin for the shady/damp areas don't forget!

You could ask the National Trust. They go rid of all this from the shores of Rydal Water.

Looks a bit like physical damage to me, rather than pest or fugus.

Victoria's in Portugal according to her profile. I've not knowingly seen it in the UK except under glass. I've seen it in tropical highland areas though, so do have a good look at the conditions it requires. Gardener's World tonight was talking about making sure tender stuff is in well drained...

Maybe I got lucky with this one. It's been in the top of herb pot for about 5 years with Oregano and has always done ok. This year it has exploded and smothered pots around it several times even with some major pruning. Maybe a dose of Miracle Grow a few weeks ago did the trick. Gonna have to...

Oh dear You're one of *those* are you? No bramble pie and cream for you then

@Palustris , I have plucked a stem (right down to the base of the plant), and taken some photos inside, for more balanced light. The stem, full opened flower, and a seed head. (Paper is a sheet of A4)A close up of the flowerA close up of the stem, with leaves (what leaves this plant has!)

I don't have any of that on my dry chalky hillside, however I reckon ferns and heuchera would be good. Others might know better than me.

Ah yes @Gay Gardener , that is Greek basil. I agree, it has a very good flavour, which is why I was so glad to get such a good plant. It also looks absolutely lovely when used as a garnish, because it is so delicate. I have tried to grow some from seed (basil Aristotle), but the seedlings...

Lots of ideas on veggie Rosemary use... Particularly fond of the Camembert one, and will try Rosemary bread soon (how much Rosemary per 500g of flour? White, wholemeal, or 2/3 1/3 mix - attractively called "grey" here?).If you use lentils and pulses, Rosemary goes really well. In a lentil...

Ahhh, the lesser stripy centred yellow come white caterpillar daisy. Rare, but not uncommon.

chives are a worthy addition, i have normal and garlic for variety. The flowers can be used in salads.

Thank you Sian x

Lovely Strongy

There are about 10 types of Horsetail Nick, this is one of the bigger ones

That's the one Cinnamon, ta v much!