First time growing herbs!

**cilla** · 10-07-2016, 09:10 AM

I hope you potted the chives, rosemary and thyme before planting as they will spread and take over. Basil likes sun but not full all day. Coriander is good but then I love the herb. I want to try lovage which I will do. Parsley is a good one to grow and seems hardy with weather. Try dill too but they can bolt. Love growing my herbs.

**Justcallmemrbloom** · 10-07-2016, 09:39 PM

Thanks for that. Haven't potted chives, rosemary or thyme as I didn't realise...I'm very much a novice!! Will do that tomorrow evening.

I have some lovage on the way from a friend which will be new to me, will see how it goes. And have just put some dill seeds on the go.

Thanks again, much appreciated

**veggiechicken** · 10-07-2016, 09:43 PM

I let all my herbs spread as they wish. The only ones I'm cautious with are mint and lemon balm because they can be invasive.
Lovage grows into a huge plant 4-5' high. Plant it at the back of the bed.

**Containergardener** · 10-07-2016, 10:32 PM

I have a planter ' the main ones are thymes , sages and an oregano trying to take over. Mint is in its own pots as is chives.
I can't grown basil outside as too windy, prefers warmer conditions it won't get here.
Parsley is happy enough usually , marjoram in pot to overwinter ,

**Ryez** · 11-07-2016, 08:51 AM

I find parsley to be pretty hardy, it gets some sun but not much, and it survived the winter! It is still going from last year!

Mint seems to grow ok-ish without any sun, but not thriving.
So my guess would be, it might worth planting aggressive herbs there as it is a shady spot, this will keep their growth in check a bit. And leave Basil, coriander and other sun loving plants in pots somewhere else in the garden.

You will have to prune the mint every now and then as the leaves go a light pink colour in the shade and rain. But new growth appears all the time.

**vixylix** · 11-07-2016, 12:25 PM

My parsley survived winter with no problem - then keeled over and died come spring. Along with my mint, thyme and lemon thyme. I don't think I have the right touch for herbs

**Containergardener** · 11-07-2016, 01:34 PM

Not a good pic but here's my planter

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**Justcallmemrbloom** · 13-07-2016, 09:48 PM

I find this so very helpful and interesting...thanks all

**Sappidis** · 02-09-2016, 10:33 AM

Chives can be a pain, I grow them in pots but the roots fill the pots very quickly.....basil is fantastic, I bought the shop bought ones and they've always done well.

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