April 26, 2025

Hello to the gang !! – Oregano, Thyme and Sweet Basil.

Planted only 5 days ago will be ready for use in cooking before the summer.

Great time to sow seeds – how to grow herbs from seed fast

March 29, 2025

Basil is a key ingredient in many recipes.

However the best basil to grow for cooking will depend on 3 items:

• How easy it is to get your basil types.
• The variety of basil you use
• Whether you use dried, fresh or homegrown basil

I’ve rated each type on which one I grow at home – more details in my article best basil to grow

March 23, 2025

Happy tomato plants – growing lovely on a kitchen shelf (under a grow lamp).

The Roma tomatoes can’t wait for spring and I can’t wait for the tomatoes to grow !!

They are growing, so will be moving them onto the floor with a different grow lamp (until there is no more chance of frost outside).

More details in how to grow Roma tomatoes