Putting the herb beds to sleep
The thyme is still flowering in the warm corner by the fence, but the basil gave up last week. A few notes on what I cut back, what I leave, and why the sage always gets a blanket of leaves.
Drying oregano the lazy way
Paper bags, a dark cupboard and two weeks of forgetting about it. The flavour is better than anything from a jar, and the kitchen smells wonderful for days.
Seed list for next spring
Lemon thyme, French tarragon, a second row of chives and, if there is room, the purple shiso a neighbour keeps recommending.