Growing your own herbs appeals to the novice gardener, the small-space gardener, and the organic cook. Easy to grow, low maintenance and inexpensive, herbs are both attractive and practical in the garden. In this book, Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell provides all the information you need for a healthy harvest. Start with a reference guide to the easiest herbs to grow in containers, then learn about growing from seed, find out how to choose healthy seedlings if buying from a garden centre or nursery, and get useful tips and techniques on how to feed and deal with pests organically. Over thirty step-by-step projects show you how to prepare your container and plant it up - choose from terracotta pots, recycled containers, hanging baskets, windowboxes and more. Whether you are gardening on a windowsill or balcony, or want to plant a few pots for outside the kitchen door, "Grow Your Own Herbs in Pots" shows you the healthy way to grow a harvest of herbs.

Author Biography

Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell grows crops on her city roof terrace and has created an eclectic allotment on a spectacular site in London. She also works a large garden in Wiltshire, where she practises the complementary craft of beekeeping. She is dedicated to both flowers and vegetables, and grows all her produce organically. Deborah has also written over 20 practical craft books, including Decorating Eggs (ISBN 978-1-906094-27-0), Decorating Pumpkins and Gourds (ISBN 978-1-906094-72-0) and Organic Crops in Pots, all available from CICO Books.