Lavandula stoechas
What to plant

Herb hedges you can grow yourself

Lavender can planted so that it makes a hedge that will provide a beautiful scent as well as nectar for pollinators.

English lavender 'Edgerton Blue'
What to plant

Smell the lavender

Find the right lavender, says Penny Woodward, to use for its calming and relaxing effects.

Propagate lavendar now after the wet, humid summer
Propagating

How to propagate organic herbs

A wet humid summer in many areas has taken it's toll on our favourite Mediterranean type herbs. PHIL DUDMAN says it's a good time to be propagating replacements, and shares his secrets for success.