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    I'm toying with the idea of a herb wheel! I reckon wheel will be about 8'0" diameter. What would be the most suitable tall-ish herb for the middle? Thought about a clipped Bay tree?

    Any other ideas/recommendations particularily about setting up a herb wheel would be appreciated!
    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

    Diversify & prosper



  • #2
    Bay in a pot
    ntg
    Never be afraid to try something new.
    Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
    A large group of professionals built the Titanic
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    • #3
      Short and sweet eh
      ntg
      Never be afraid to try something new.
      Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
      A large group of professionals built the Titanic
      ==================================================

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      • #4
        Have a look at this ...

        http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/200...les/herb_wheel

        Haven't done one myself, but love the thought of it!

        Sarah

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        • #5
          How about going for different colours/sizes of things in the 'spokes'? something like sage, mint, thyme (maybe low-growing), chives, parsley - basically whatever you like to eat/smell.
          Borage, Dill/fennel grow quite large, and fennel is perennial, so maybe not on the wheel, as it can get huge.

          One spoke large, one spoke small maybe? there are endless possibilities.

          My herb bed is not so much planned as 'growed like topsy' which suits my approach, but I got half of a square bed planted last year, and will get more in soon.
          Look forward to seeing your piccies.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by nick the grief View Post
            Short and sweet eh
            Just like shortie?
            My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
            to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

            Diversify & prosper


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            • #7
              Originally posted by Muddy Sarah View Post
              Have a look at this ...

              http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/200...les/herb_wheel

              Haven't done one myself, but love the thought of it!

              Sarah
              Thanks Sarah!
              My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
              to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

              Diversify & prosper


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              • #8
                You're welcome!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by madderbat View Post
                  How about going for different colours/sizes of things in the 'spokes'? something like sage, mint, thyme (maybe low-growing), chives, parsley - basically whatever you like to eat/smell.
                  Borage, Dill/fennel grow quite large, and fennel is perennial, so maybe not on the wheel, as it can get huge.

                  One spoke large, one spoke small maybe? there are endless possibilities.

                  My herb bed is not so much planned as 'growed like topsy' which suits my approach, but I got half of a square bed planted last year, and will get more in soon.
                  Look forward to seeing your piccies.
                  Just taken over two rundown allotments with path up middle! What better way of breaking up the path than with a central herb wheel and a Victorian kitchen gardened themed lottie!
                  My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                  to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                  Diversify & prosper


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                  • #10
                    Sounds great. Sweet dreams
                    Last edited by madderbat; 04-02-2007, 07:03 PM.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by madderbat View Post
                      Sounds great. Sweet dreams
                      " Oh ye of little faith!"
                      My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                      to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                      Diversify & prosper


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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Snadger View Post
                        " Oh ye of little faith!"
                        So sorry. I actually meant it as a compliment, sorry it didn't come out that way.
                        I have every faith in you and look forward to the photos, but this weather is more for planning. I do believe that dreaming is important before starting work, visualise, then actualise.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Snadger View Post
                          Just like shortie?
                          ..... not sure about the sweet
                          ntg
                          Never be afraid to try something new.
                          Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
                          A large group of professionals built the Titanic
                          ==================================================

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                          • #14
                            Fennel in the middle would look very pretty. Bay in a pot will need a lot of watering. Bay in the ground can get carried away. You will need to consider the heights of everything.

                            If you want something a tad different how about angelica in the centre. Again very tall and useful if the missus wants green, sugary stuff for baking
                            Bright Blessings
                            Earthbabe

                            If at first you don't succeed, open a bottle of wine.

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                            • #15
                              must say i like the look of that, whats the smallest size you could get away with do ya think

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