Yesterday was all about herbs. A visit to the Kitchen Garden Plant Centre to talk plants and growing for a future feature.

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I recently acquired a plot of land on an allotment. It was a complete mess when I was assigned the garden (the previous tenant had not delivered it properly). But besides the fact that this gave me a workout that lasted several days (weeds, so many weeds!), it is also satisfying to see beautiful, black soil after all the hard work.

One of the most enjoyable phases has now begun: setting up the garden step by step. This morning I placed the first box, with a rack that courgettes and tomatoes can climb against.

I have zero experience as a vegetable gardener, so I am very curious about what this project will bring me. And what this project will bring to nature, because one of my most important goals is to contribute to biodiversity.

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After harvesting our lemon verbena, my wife has stewed some leaves for a most delicious and refreshing drink.

Lemon verbena is the strongest smelling lemon fragranced plant I know, and our house now has a fruity scent mingling with the herbs.

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Our garden is crazy. I think the neighbours must hate us 😄.

We have a herb bed which has gone out of control. There's a metre tall lemon balm, a huge spread of thyme, sage, marjoram, oregano and chamomile. There's abundant lavender and rosemary, and a beautiful bush of wormwood.

The bed sits in front of a peach tree and there are a few companion succulents in there. We've kept it well, but I think it's time for a harvest.

Does anyone know any good (and simple) recipes with lemon balm?

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This episode is about #SeedSaving

https://youtu.be/ULabXmWOAQk

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