Herbs and spices - Page 2

vix · 11-06-2007, 15:50

So is the best way to grow them from seed then? I was considering buying some of the plants from supermarkets. And can they all live together in one pot? Except from mint which takes over!

Good thread Sam, I've been meaning to ask about herbs for ages. I use them most days dried, and have a pot of 'dried mixed herbs' for when I don't know what to put on stuff

Tak · 11-06-2007, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by vix

a pot of 'dried mixed herbs' for when I don't know what to put on stuff

Heh - I do the same

Pickers · 11-06-2007, 16:56

What goes with beef?

lostkat · 11-06-2007, 17:59

I wouldn't buy the pots from supermarkets because they just don't seem to last very well. You're much better off getting small plants from the garden centre and popping them in a trough or straight into the soil with a little compost and some chicken pellets to feed them. They're around the same price, but they'll have been grown properly.

I wouldn't recommend growing from seedlings first off, as it's easy to just kill everything if you forget to water or something. It might put you off altogether, so start with established plants and it'll be much easier. You will also be able to pick them straight away if you buy from a garden centre

Wryel · 21-06-2007, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostkat

Golden Marjoram: God knows. Mum gave me some. It just looks pretty

I think you can use normal Marjoram in place of oregano, its quite nice!

Tak · 21-06-2007, 15:48

I may have green stuff in my garden (not counting the weeds growing out of the walls and cracked concrete

)

They have lasted nearly 2 weeks now......give it time, I'll kill them somehow

Jonny69 · 22-06-2007, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pickers

What goes with beef?

Roasties and gravy?

Mustard and black pepper on a roast, garlic and rosemary works well with steak, then use a knob of butter in the pan right at the end to mop up the flavours and baste it over the steak. Don't let it burn though...

Taks, stick at it you'll get there

Tak · 24-06-2007, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny69

Taks, stick at it you'll get there

I think most of the street has some of my chives due to the wind and the rain we've had recently - its looking a touch worse for wear :undecided:

I keep threatening to have a look at growing garlic as apparently its a great natural way to get bugs and slugs away - Mic is planning on sealing windows and doors if I do that

11-06-2007, 15:50	#11
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	So is the best way to grow them from seed then? I was considering buying some of the plants from supermarkets. And can they all live together in one pot? Except from mint which takes over! Good thread Sam, I've been meaning to ask about herbs for ages. I use them most days dried, and have a pot of 'dried mixed herbs' for when I don't know what to put on stuff __________________

11-06-2007, 16:56	#13
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	What goes with beef? __________________ Pictures

11-06-2007, 17:59	#14
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I wouldn't buy the pots from supermarkets because they just don't seem to last very well. You're much better off getting small plants from the garden centre and popping them in a trough or straight into the soil with a little compost and some chicken pellets to feed them. They're around the same price, but they'll have been grown properly. I wouldn't recommend growing from seedlings first off, as it's easy to just kill everything if you forget to water or something. It might put you off altogether, so start with established plants and it'll be much easier. You will also be able to pick them straight away if you buy from a garden centre __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

21-06-2007, 15:48	#16
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I may have green stuff in my garden (not counting the weeds growing out of the walls and cracked concrete ) They have lasted nearly 2 weeks now......give it time, I'll kill them somehow __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!