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Old 12-02-2007, 11:58 AM
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Hi Theja, nice to meet you. Hope you enjoy the vine.

As far as growing herbs, well.... First of all, are you growing in soil or containers? Whereabouts are you? -weather can make it a bit difficult.

Generally speaking, in my experience (limited) you should find that you can't go far wrong with mint, it seems to thrive everywhere; chives are fairly easy to keep too. Coriander seems to grow happily during Summer but parsley can be a bit temperamental (legend says it shoud be grown by the boss of the family). Thyme, rosemary, and dill, will grow; fennel is a large plant and not really for small areas.
Basil, tarragon and oregano are Mediterranean herbs, so not guaranteed in UK, but are possible with a little care.
Hope that helps a bit.
Some of the others will be along with more advice (and corrections) later.
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