Grow Your Own Cocktail Herbs
Herboo Cocktail Herbs Kit is from a company that makes seed kits for small spaces. This contains seeds to grow Basil (sweet Genovese), borage and spearmint. Note this brand also sells some pet-toxic flower seeds like poppies.
The kits all include clear instructions and are designed and prepared in London, to inspire those who have limited space. An emphasis is on organic seeds where possible, and the seeds are packed in moisture-free foil sachets, inside easy-to-recycle sleeves.
Herboo recommends sowing seeds in small batches. That way if something goes wrong, you have enough left to have another go!
Many herbs (borage, parsley, Pennyroyal mint etc) are unsafe near animals.
Before growing your own herbs, read our post on pet-friendly gardens. Also never face indoor plants to outdoor gardens, to help stop birds flying into windows).
Tips for Organic Herb Gardens
Most herbs need 6 to 8 hours of sun a day, although parsley prefers a little shade. Good soil is also important. But avoid standing water. If you get pools of water after rain, raise the beds or improve your soul.
Good starter herbs are basil, parsley and mint. Basil needs replanting each year, but perennials like thyme survive the next year. Some herbs are good with other plants (basil loves tomatoes)
Regular pruning encourages more robust herbs, so pinch the tips off regularly. Aphids love herbs, so encourage ladybirds to your garden (they eat them).
