Plain, practical guides for people who grow and cook with herbs: which pots to use, how to plant them, and how to keep dried herbs and spices at their best.
Most herbs grow well in a pot at least 20 cm deep with good drainage, in a sunny spot. Here is how to choose the size, material and layout, and which herbs to keep apart.
Dried herbs and spices lose flavour to light, heat, air and moisture. Airtight jars in a dark cupboard, small amounts and whole spices ground as needed keep them at their best.
