Stuck for space to grow? Try planting herbs in containers Easy to grow and packed with flavour, herbs make the maximum impact for a small space, not just in meals, but also cocktails Growing my own herbs close at hand on my Flat Corridor and windowsills transformed my relationship with them. I discovered that they are tailor-made for growing in small spaces: packed with flavour, they made the most of every inch you can give them. Even if you just have one window sill you can grow a good supply of your favourites, and if you have space for a few more pots on a small balcony or patio you could be self sufficient in herbs all the time. Some Mediterranean herbs, such as rosemary, sage, bay, thyme and basil, will grow reasonably well in just four hours’ sun. They may not develop the full flavour they would in full sun – but they’ll still taste a lot better than most of the herbs on sale in supermarkets. The more you learn about how to use herbs, the more essential they seem. Even if you stick to more common herbs, you’ll discover flavours unavailable in the shops. Green coriander seeds turn out to be small jewels of flavour. Coriander roots add earthy, fragrant depth to a dish. Rosemary or sage flowers make an exquisite and tasty garnish. Chive flowers add colour, flavour, and a pleasing crunch. Growing them costs a fraction of the price, is more convenient, tastes better and eliminates waste – you just pick the leaves you need, when you need them. Still, the pleasure I get from herbs doesn’t end there. I get enormous joy from watching them grow and flower, and smelling their scent whenever I’m watering them.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 04:45:26 +0000
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