DIY Easy Herb Garden for Beginners 🌱

Having a supply of fresh herbs right next to your kitchen door is a game changer for your cooking... and your health!
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[@joecab1]

Thumbs up for using the word "galumphing" :D

[@GreenSideUp]

When dividing supermarket hebs, wash the roots by swishing them back and forward in a bucket of water, gently does it! You can seperate the whole pot up without breaking a single root, just takes a few minutes and a bit of care...Steve...😃

[@GrowVeg]

Great advice Steve, thanks.

[@danilueloo]

When I start my beds, I always add a bunch of cut up sticks and branches too. After that I add straw, and horse poop. Then my layer of good dirt. The break down is slow, but boy o' boy, do I get the earthworms! And my garden always goes crazy! I sure love your videos!

[@GrowVeg]

I bet that extra layer of poop is just magic for both the worms and your crops - nice job!

[@themrmanguy7912]

Planting the mint bunches in a pot! As y’all would say; “Brilliant!”.

[@amalimamboofthesky]

OMG you narrate like a country file episode or something I am so here for it!!! Just wanted some relaxing herb garden botany gardening vibes for the evening, and scrolled by SO many AI narrated stuff- thank you so much legend!!!! Much love from Devon, UK

[@GrowVeg]

That's so lovely to hear. No AI here! Hope you have a good gardening year ahead. :-)

[@matthewtucker4515]

I’m a beginner gardener and your channel has been SO helpful!!!! Thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

That's super to hear Matthew! Hope you get some superb harvests this growing season.

[@aminlisianto4401]

It still amazes me that i can grow "western" herbs here, in a huge coastal tropical city. Thyme, rosemary oregano and mints are thriving here, with the right treatment. They grow easily on higher altitude, but for coastal regions you need to avoid them from direct sunshine. So i put them under the tree or next to a wall. By the way i just found your channel and love it, thank you so much Ben.

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased you found the channel - a very warm welcome to you! :-)

[@ewannowak1600]

My favourite KZbin channel. Everything I've learned about growing veg or gardening has come from this channel. Ben is a green-thumbed legend 😊

[@GrowVeg]

Oh wow - thanks so much! :-)

[@kimt8882]

Very informative. I'm in the process of planning and creating an herb garden at our local community farm and your videos are a tremendous help. Cheers from the Netherlands!

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers for watching. Good luck with your new herb garden.

[@debkincaid2891]

I love your channel. You are inspiring & make everything seem doable--even by newbies like me. Thank you for making these exciting videos. Love your positive attitude.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much for that Deb - it's a real pleasure making videos when they're so well received and they're helping others too.

[@debkincaid2891]

@@GrowVeg 😊

[@hollymercer2965]

Would love a video on what time of year to be planting the various herbs and how to keep them throughh the winter

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for the suggestion Holly. Perennial herbs, that grow year after year - rosemary, lavender, thyme, sage, marjoram, mint, chives - can be planted at any time of year and don't require any special care to overwinter. Then fleshier herbs like basil, cilantro/coriander are sown during the growing season for that season.

[@hollymercer2965]

@@GrowVeg that's super helpful, thank you!

[@BennistarCobbah-tx4mo]

@@GrowVeghello I want to start a herb harkened and wondering how to start

[@DavincisGirl66]

Thanks for the grocery store herbs idea. I found organic pots with oodles of plants and had fun dividing them. Every tomato is going to get their own basil or thyme companion now.

[@GrowVeg]

Nice job!

[@juneparchment5822]

Fantastic idea. I love my herbs so I’ll be going to buy some fresh ones at the supermarket very soon and follow your suggestions- as always a great job Ben. Thank you

[@toniedalton5448]

Learned such a lot today. Something I’ve always failed at lol ! Now I know why . I’m propagating some rosemary from my son’s “tree” now. And a jasmine vine. I love Basil, but can never get it to grow very big.

[@richardmcdonald7329]

I always consider Basil to be a greenhouse or window sill herb, even in the south West of the UK it's very slow out doors, we grow it the "supermarket" way.

[@toniedalton5448]

@@richardmcdonald7329 I live in the Blue Ridge Mtns of Virginia. I do grow basil on the window sill, but have been trying to get it to grow in quantities in the garden. It just doesn’t cooperate, lol. However, this year I planted some in a container in my flowers and forgot it, now it is coming alive and looking wonderful. So I may have a small harvest this year after all.

[@richardmcdonald7329]

@@toniedalton5448 Try giving it a feed, seaweed based tomato fertilizer should do the trick and increase your "crop".

[@dustyflats3832]

So funny because basil is the easy one for me, it's thyme and rosemary I can't winter over inside or outside. Basil doesn't like wet feet nor total dry out. It grows in our sandy soil full sun quite well.

[@annak804]

Have you tried different varieties?

[@rickgreenhalgh1357]

Nice video, I've grown herbs from seed and they seem to take a long time to get started. I think next time I'll just do this

[@maryanna6302]

So many useful tips in this one short video. It's my favorite so far. Besides the advice on rooting and potting on storebought herbs, I liked the demo of how to fill up the garden bed with free garden twigs and bits. Bought compost is a big expense and it's also just fun to make use of every last bit from the garden. 💚

[@GrowVeg]

Completely agree - so satisfying to save on bed filling costs where you can. I've included broken up branches and twigs in the bottom of several of my beds.

[@jaynestuart1352]

Just really enjoy your videos. Too much fun ,almost as much fun as planting your own .

[@nebsun]

Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Oregano, Coriander, Sage, Parsley - all of these are welcome to grow anywhere in my garden, and I particularly propogate and plant Rosemary (small bushy variety), Thyme as a ground cover, and Basil to attract bees (I have some kind of perennial one that grows long flowers). Herbs are great to grow and use fresh, and considering the prine you have to pay for them at the shops, I think everyone should have some growing

[@SparkiMcSparks]

Thank you for this! I always enjoy your videos!

[@TheSamba37]

I like to have my herbs a bit more spread out. I enjoy having different fragrances kick up when I'm in different areas of the garden. All still within an easy walk from the kitchen of course! Solid video

[@donnabarbour5358]

thankyou for the mature pics of each herb. inspired ! also the tip on mint!

[@maxyazdani]

In my country, grocery stores don't sell alive herbs! We have to grow them all by ourselves 🙂 very useful and beneficial. Thanks 👍

[@marksallotmentplot]

Great update Ben. Love the close to the door pallet collar bed. Easy harvesting from a setup like that and very fresh 👍

[@GrowVeg]

Absolutely Mark - they're fab!

[@chaddamp2894]

Thanks again !!

[@timtation5837]

Another brilliant video Ben! Excellent work! Thank you!!!

[@we2824]

I must say I've been binge watching and just soaking up all the knowledge and tips Ben! Thank you for all you and (Rosie) put into your channel and to your family for allowing us to spend so much time with you. :) I recently planted some herbs along the sides of my tomato bed. I chose several and I must say the Lemon Thyme, and the peppermint are a couple strong favorites right now. I haven't even eaten any yet but the scent is simply intoxicating. I also purchased some Monarda, chives, another type of Thyme, and some spearmint and even Lavender. Oddly enough I've never cared for the scent of lavender, but it was such a lovely plant, I couldn't resist and the scent is supposed to help keep the "baddies" at bay. I live in Central (NW Florida) and am very enthusiastic about gardening (both veg and flower). Thank you, thank you, thank you again. I am still working out who is my favorite gardener on your channel though, you or Rosie... :). P.S. I also plan to get your garden planner so I can "Crack on with it " in a bit more organized way. God bless you and yours Ben and happy gardening!

[@GrowVeg]

Thank you so much for your very kind words - it's great you're finding the videos handy. :-) I'm loving your selection of herbs - some real beauties there. Here's to a very successful growing season - enjoy! And Rosie says 'woof' (hello) too.

[@we2824]

@@GrowVeg Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your kind reply Ben. I appreciate your time. P.S. I saw your video on growing in straw bales a moment ago. Funny thing is, I'm using straw as mulch for that tomato and herb bed I mentioned before. In fact, I'm also trying out some "Core gardening" with it as well. As a "bumper crop" it looks like I may be able to bake my own bread with all the wheat cropping up... LOL. I am indeed trying out your planner and am going to purchase it. I will also be buying your book. Say Hello to Rosie and I'll see you in the next video! :)

[@annak804]

Lavender repells ticks fleas

[@SiebMab]

Thank you for sharing this, for my herb 🪴 really grow slowly, I hope your improving my planting herb 🌿

[@Darktower_11]

I love your videos!... so clearly explained for a brand new allotmenteer as myself! I also love watching Steve from Green Side Up. I've just recommended your channel to my daughter today who has started expressing an interest in growing things in her garden. Thanks ever so much....I'm learning, and now my daughter and little grandson are too. 😊👍👍👍

[@GrowVeg]

That's lovely to hear that your daughter and grandson are showing an interest in growing too. :-)

[@tree6858]

Thanks for another amazing and easy to follow vid

[@John-gj9db]

Brilliant Ben, so much great information. Much appreciated 👍

[@sandraherder2330]

This has some very good ideas. In the US zone 6, parsley and basil are considered annuals and we have to replant every year. but I have found if I let parsley go to seed they come back. I planted parsley 5 years ago and still harvesting parsley, but they get about 3-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide so there is not enough space in this herb bed between parsley. I also got volunteer lemon basil this year and looks like volunteer Thai basil as well. I find that oregano will spread just like mint and pot it into bottomless pot like mint. you mentioned lemon balm which is lovely in tea but it spreads just like mint, so it also is in bottomless pot in herb bed. I love these videos and almost always learn something new. I grow borage from seed and find that it resows like mad.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for sharing your experiences there Sandra. Yes, the herbs in this bed will be too close to grow like this long term. I will probably dig up and replant a few of the herbs elsewhere at the end of the season.

[@dustyflats3832]

So agree about oregano. It creates an impenetrable mat and good luck stopping it. One little piece of root and Bam! It's back.

[@nysigal]

I love this! I think I can get to it this year.

[@Artzenflowers]

I built a raised bed for herbs, I’m going to copy you when spring arrives, the idea of starting grocery store herbs by cuttings is a real bargain.!

[@BlueMonkey2008]

Nice !

[@kimgambrill8410]

Love the video and given me the boost I needed going to do a herb garden so if to the shops soon I go once again many thanks

[@lanablondie7502]

Thank you!

[@TheRumbleBunny]

Thanks for all of the useful suggestions! Cost effective too.

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Great tutorial! I still have time to dedicate a bed to my herbs. At this time they are growing amongst my other veg. Thanks for sharing!

[@RaulEndymionOfHyperion]

Thanks for the tips about breaking up the store bought plants and adding sticks to the bottom of the bed. I will have to try that last one for plants that require well drained soil.

[@elizabethcorven3599]

Thank you

[@retrika7803]

Really enjoying video's. Herb garden was interesting. I have herbs all over the place. Nice idea.

[@carolavant3778]

Hey, Ben! I just started a 4'x4' raised bed this year and will be planting out my herbs in 1/2 of it. The other half has already been planted in multiplying onions. These little gems are not only tasty, but produce dramatically. Plant one bulb or plant and in a few months, you have a clump of tasty bulbs and leaves.

[@GrowVeg]

Sounds like a perfect combination Carol! :-)

[@goldierocks.]

Great tips!

[@GrowVeg]

Thank you. :-)

[@hottiemchott8879]

8:42 Galumphing. That’s what mint does. I’ve been looking for the right word!

[@GrowVeg]

It's a great word for mint isn't it!

[@jetteravndal3930]

I try some thing like this. But the mint have to be in pots. I tryd appelmint in a plastisk-ring, it took over a big bed. Tanks for filming. Sorry for my englihs, I am from Norway.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for watching. Yes, mint can be a bit over-zealous at times!

[@yaneejitkaeo]

Hi, I really enjoy watching this video and many useful information, thank you very much.I love growing herbs and I use them a lot in my Thai cooking❤️

[@katherinewright7963]

Look forward to an update when everything has filled out. Good video

[@alexanderroberts9476]

You are a Rock Star Ben! Love it!

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Alexander!

[@logancarroll8329]

Very helpful and fun videos dude ! Thank you🤘🏼 🪴

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers matey!

[@yesyoga]

Bravo Ben! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✅

[@GrowVeg]

:-)

[@bobbyjones7505]

Best channel on KZbin

[@bluestar.8938]

Thank you : )

[@lostpony4885]

Needing to plant the herbs part of the garden, great info thanks!

[@GrowVeg]

Good luck with the new herb garden. Always great to have fresh herbs to hand.

[@melanieallen8980]

U love your instant vegie beds!

[@GrowVeg]

I do - I've to a bit obsessed with them now - I think I just like the order and pleasing lines they give!

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

Always a joy to watch and learn from - thank you! I have a supermarket basil in a pot and it has lasted all winter ; looking a big scraggly now so I'm going to replace it with another. It seeded but I'm not sure if they are viable.

[@GrowVeg]

Great to grow more basil. There's a good chance that seed will be viable if it's fully matured and dried out.

[@myzmaria]

I use dog eared fencing-cedar when they are on sale and just landscaping plain wood untreated spikes to make my beds. The first year one layer and the next or third year I add a second level to complete the beds slowly over time with my compost. I do like the pallet idea too. Very nice.

[@GrowVeg]

That's a great way to do things.

[@valhallamcgaughey3720]

I’m looking to learn how to vegetable garden. Right now I only have a windowsill but in a few months we’re moving and will have a yard in which to plant. Thank you for all your tips and especially for mentioning how much this bed cost to set up!

[@GrowVeg]

No problem at all. Good luck with the move.

[@michaelholmes2101]

Kood man Ben - Mateychops - you are doing Great work. Free drainnig soil and a bit of grit as I think they used to say in the north Arr Jim Lad - There do be Gold in them there hills

[@GrowVeg]

Yeeehaar! There certainly will be gold there Michael, you're so right!

[@barbaraacosta4126]

This is very useful and full of good tips! Where does one get the pallet collars?

[@GrowVeg]

I just searched on Facebook local/martketplace for pallet collars. There were a few suppliers near me.

[@dustyflats3832]

Yes that would be great, but I've never seen them in US. We have pallets that have boards nailed across. Wish we did have these collars, it would be so easy. Lumber is very expensive now. I thought I would have to weave some sides out of sticks like Ben used to fill the bed.🤣🤣

[@jonihughey1352]

I have pineapple sage, basil, mint, parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon balm, lemongrass, oregano, & dill. Everything is thriving except the dill. Did much better last year.

[@GrowVeg]

That's a cracking selection of herbs Joni!

[@dianaswangermohr8809]

I really like all your videos. This one really got my attention. I had been incorporating my herbs into my vegetable garden (as companions) but they are getting smothered and the cilantro kept bolting. I’ll do this for my fall harvest.

[@ehahn2604]

Cilantro is root sensitive . Recommend to directly sow them.

[@PixiePrincessBrat]

You can also keep your rosemary from getting too tall and woody by cutting it back to about 12"

[@debralauesen4225]

I just started an herb garden in a large grow back. I pulled out what was growing there earlier and left the dill and oregano. Added basil, more dill, thyme. I already have a huge rosemary plant. Thanks for the video!

[@GrowVeg]

You should have a very productive herb garden now Debra, good work!

[@1929HSS]

You are apparently lucky enough to live in an area without gophers, moles, etc. I built my first raised beds, only to have subterranean creatures move in from below. They did not like potatoes, so much so that they shoved them to the surface to get rid of them. I had to empty the beds and add hardware clothe (wire mesh) at the bottom, which is much easier to do before you place the bed rather than later. You should always advise people about gopher-proofing your raised beds. Other than that, thanks for your videos, very helpful.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for the wise words. I do have moles in the garden but they stick to one area of lawn (luckily!).

[@myhappynest6125]

I loved this video. I am going to plant my first herb garden. I was so happy to see that I can purchase a garden frame already to go. Do you fertilize your herbs during the Summer?

[@GrowVeg]

I haven’t really had to fertilise the herbs yet. Will see how they get on but may fertilise them at some point with something organic like blood, fish and bone.

[@maneeratbubphasuk5263]

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[@kwingenbach2220]

I plant my mint into 5 gallon pails with the bottom cut off about 5”. I find mint extremely evasive. But this works and keeps it contained.

[@julesb192]

Invasive.

[@keen8271]

I was always told not to use treated lumber for the boxes as the chemicals leech into the soil

[@GrowVeg]

Yes, the boxes I use are heat treated only, so no risk of chemicals leaching.

[@sylviedaoust7007]

I’m getting serious about my garden. Planted seeds but now it’s about the replant. I want to make sure my plants live

[@GrowVeg]

Hope you're garden is thriving for you. :-)

[@crochetingaroundnewzealand]

I bought some basil that tastes and smells like curry. Called "spicy globe".

[@GrowVeg]

Hmm - that sounds delicious!

[@ruthannecoro6198]

I’m currently planning a completely new garden at out log cabin.. it’s going to all be raised beds and planters as the “soil” is sand and rock! I’m going to start with perennial herbs this fall. I just need to decide on my raised beds.

[@GrowVeg]

What an exciting project Ruth - I hope it goes smoothly for you.

[@dgc808]

Where did you get your pallet collars from ?

[@GrowVeg]

I just searched Facebook local/marketplace. They cost £7 each delivered.

[@genoveseLLB]

Hello Ben, I very much like this video, as I do enjoy all your videos. But ( yes here comes the but) I would have planted the "Mint" and Rosemary in separate beds. The Mint plant is very evasive their roots spreading greatly. The same could be said of the oregano (Italian is my first language, even though I was raised in California). Basilico should be planted in pots or companying planting. Your presentations are enjoyable. Keep up the great work.

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Stefano. Yes, I'm aware they may need taming at some point - your suggestions are sensible and wise!

[@dustyflats3832]

Wish I could grow rosemary and thyme throughout the year. It freezes outside and inside I can't keep it going. Just a note about oregano; it can be invasive similar to mint. It is one hardy herb and it keeps appearing in the flower bed. Also chives, have the garlic chives all over the asparagus. I like the winter interest of the flower heads, but think I will need to trim them. What variety of oregano has a pungent flavor? Great video, have to start one of these beds.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for the warning on the oregano. I don't know what variety of oregano I'm growing - there doesn't seem to be much choice of varieties.

[@clarewalters5189]

Can I start my herb garden in October (uk) or did I need to start in summer. Mostly wanting mint, coriander, basil and lemon balm,rosemary. Thanks for inspiring videos 🙂

[@GrowVeg]

You could certainly start now, planting hardy, more resinous herbs such as rosemary (and thyme and sage), as well as mint. You could also look to sow coriander, which may just grow before winter, but I suspect it may be a touch too late now (outside at least). Basil would need to be started off in spring.

[@cat.733]

Thank you! When is the best time of year to set up your herb garden? Could I start preparing the herbs now or is it best to wait til it gets warmer?

[@GrowVeg]

You could certainly start preparing beds now, and could even plant hardy perennial herbs if they are available. The leafier annuals like basil and cilantro/coriander can follow later in the spring.

[@paulinemcleggan7585]

Hi Ben do these herbs need any protection to get them through the winter? What about herbs grown in plastic planters? Thanks

[@GrowVeg]

Most of the herbs are hardy, including all the perennial herbs such as rosemary, lavender, sage, thyme, marjoram and chives. Non-hardy herbs include basil. Coriander should overwinter in mild areas. If you are growing herbs in plastic I would move them closer to the house, or somewhere somewhat protected, so the roots don't freeze solid too often.

[@grahamthomas411]

Hi Ben I got yellow leaves on my runner beans would espom salts help ??? Thanks for your time 👍👍👍

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Graham. Epsom salts have magnesium, which may help. But I suspect this is just a natural reaction to a general shortage of nutrients. I'd be more inclined to apply a general-purpose feed, perhaps using something like a liquid seaweed feed to give plants an immediate boost.

[@manukaenthusiast]

Hi, how to get hold of/buy pallet collars? If, as you said, they are pre treated, will the chemicals leach into soil? Love the ideas

[@GrowVeg]

I sourced mine through Facebook local/marketplace. I guess you could try sites like Gumtree or Craigslist too. The pallet collars are usually heat treated, simply to remove any lurking bugs/pests. This involves no chemicals so no risk of any leaching. You could treat the wood with a non-toxic preservative before using, but they should last at least three to four years as they are.

[@manukaenthusiast]

Thank you very much. Will be scouring local builders merchants for these. Great post.

[@daneking3838]

Hi Ben. Do you live in the U.K.? What is your climate like? Your garden looks amazing!

[@GrowVeg]

Yes indeed - I'm in southern England, on the edge of the Cotswolds. I'm in USDA zone 8 - coolish summers and mild winters with some frosts but never extremely cold. Often plenty of rain too!

[@geordiemack4143]

Any tips on lessening the damage from Leafhoppers for herbs? I live in Leeds and they're everywhere! They're always turning my luscious green herb leaves into a yellow/brown mottled mess. Most info on them suggests that they are most prevalent in the US but they are definitely present here in the UK.

[@GrowVeg]

I think they are about in the UK. This article seems to offer a few useful suggestions. It seems yet more fleece/insect mesh is one answer. Hopefully they won't make a reappearance this year. www.thespruce.com/getting-rid-of-leafhoppers-5213564

[@geordiemack4143]

Thank you, much appreciated! I'll try and encourage as many predators as possible then, and try the sticky traps also, but not leave them out, just brush the leaves to try and get them to jump onto it. Fingers crossed I'll keep them down this year, but they seem very fond of my newly formed Loganberry too so it's a constant battle!

[@somphorn-lane]

Just wondering where you get the garden bed please? Thanks

[@GrowVeg]

It's a pallet collar. They are widely available - just search online on Facebook Marketplace/Craigslist/eBay etc.

[@Krystal_kaypri]

Thanks Ben! Did you leave all the herbs in their pot like you did the mint? I didn’t see you take away any pots, so is it best to leave them in even when transferring to the raise bed?

[@GrowVeg]

I removed all the pots from the herbs. Only the mint had its pot left on, to stop it spreading too far and taking over (it's a very vigorous plant!).

[@melissaobrien5014]

Any advice on dill

[@GrowVeg]

We love dill at GrowVeg! Check out this article with lots of tips on growing it: www.growveg.com/guides/growing-and-harvesting-garden-dill/

[@richardmcdonald7329]

It's not just the mint that can be invasive parsley is too and I have a huge bed of marjoram, DOH! horseradish is the worst offender I would only grow it in a double pot with the outer pot without a drainage hole, when we moved in the previous owner grew it in a standard pot that I couldn't lift because it had massively rooted through, it took three years to get rid of it all. Ben could you post up a list of invasive and non invasive herbs?

[@GrowVeg]

Interesting - I didn't realise that about horseradish and will proceed with caution! Mint seems to be the very obvious invasive herb - almost all the others may gradually creep along but can be kept in check relatively easily.

[@richardmcdonald7329]

@@GrowVeg Agreed but Marjoram sends out underground suckers that can travel for mitres before popping up again!

[@dustyflats3832]

@@GrowVeg I think it depends a little on where the invasive are Growing. Mints and square stemmed herbs tend to be invasive. For me I found that oregano planted by former owner had created a really tough mat over the years. I ripped it up 2 years ago and it still persists by root bits. Seen it up this spring waving at me--Grrrr!

[@r.katiekane252]

Do you have a preference for growing flat or curly parsley?

[@GrowVeg]

I prefer flat-leaved parsley in the kitchen, but generally grow curly parsley as that is what is available to buy in the grocery store for dividing up into separate plants.

[@laurieanne9712]

Your treated pallet collar--do you know what they're treated with? I'm sure you've checked to see if it's safe, already. Thanks so much for this!

[@richardmcdonald7329]

They are usually tantalised, but an treatment with something like Croma of Tiger Kit, will lengthen the life span, but must be non toxic.

[@GrowVeg]

Almost all pallets and pallet collars are now heat treated - look for the HT symbol on the pallet stamp. Further treatment with a non-toxic treatment would be advisable, but the collars should still last at least three or four years used as they are.

[@richardmcdonald7329]

@@GrowVeg Tantalised is OK as long as it's UC4 spec, that's eco friendly won't harm pets or leach into food crops or water ways, I also use Tiger Kit for extra protection. Ben in the West country you would be lucky to get 2-3 years from collars as they are much thinner than scaffolding boards, we have a warm but damp climate.

[@wenzworld]

What are the pallet collars treated with?

[@GrowVeg]

They are naturally pressure treated - not sure how exactly, but the process doesn't involve any nasty chemicals that might leach into the soil.

[@JonJon-rj6xo]

Where did yo get the pallet collars from, if I've heard you correctly?

[@GrowVeg]

They are called pallet collars, that's right. I just did a search on Facebook local - there are quite a lot of people selling them, at least here in the UK.

[@barrymcveigh58]

Are your veg beds treated or untreated? Which is best to use? Thanks

[@GrowVeg]

They are untreated. They are made using old pallet collars, which are heat treated (I believe to kill off any pests). But they still last several years.

[@barrymcveigh58]

@@GrowVeg Many thanks for your reply, very helpful. Perhaps you could do a video sometime on fertilizing/preparing Roses in spring. I have a small number in the ground and some in containers and around this time every year, apart from pruning them, and putting some fresh compost over them I'm not sure what else I should do (if anything) I was thinking of additionally adding organic chicken manure pellets this year. Just a potential idea for a future episode. Your channel is absolutely fantastic, I'd say the best I've come across on KZbin!

[@SPJP1027]

When you say grocery store, are you referring to garden center herb pots as well? Should all herb containers purchased be handled in the same manner?

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Sandy. I'm referring specifically to grocery store herbs only. They are often sold as clusters of seedlings. Just look at the bottom of the herb/s - if there are lots of stems then you can carefully divide the pot to give several new plants/clusters of plants.

[@Jeff-rd6hb]

I love "regrowing" things from the grocery store!...potatoes, garlic, celery, spring onions to name a few. Oh, ginger is a fun one. As for that oregano you dug up & separated, been there, done that. This can be done with any member of the mint family, so: any type of mint, oregano, thyme, lemon balm, etc. It's literally impossible to kill the stuff, lol. All of these can be invasive, with sprawling root systems that go down & pop up elsewhere, so I recommend growing these in pots or containers. Definitely grow your culinary herbs near the house(or even indoors) so you won't forget about them when it's time to cook, and so you won't have to go too far to harvest them in a pinch.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for that Jeff. Yes, definitely worth growing them as close as possible to the kitchen - no one wants to be traipsing to the end of the garden on a cold, rainy day!

[@lorrainewilson5234]

I have great difficulty growing rosemary although I grow it in a well drained soil with enough sunlight. They always die. I'm willing to have one more go at it and will certainly appreciate if you can assist me.

[@GrowVeg]

Rosemary likes full sun and a very well-draining soil. The biggest killer is wet, sodden soil in the winter. It hates having its roots that in wet. So improve your soil or grow it in pots. You say that your soil is well-draining though, so I'm not sure what else could be the problem. Keep the area weed-free and avoid plants being overcrowded. Hopefully they'll come good this time round.

[@lorrainewilson5234]

@@GrowVegthanks for your response. I tried growing it many a times and had it in full sun and well drained soil. As you suggested. I was never able to have it reach to maturity. Apparently it just does not like me lol. I will try growing it again.

[@dustyflats3832]

@@lorrainewilson5234 I've grown in a pot successfully, but it doesn't over winter in zone 5a WI. I think it's a cousin to lavender and is finicky. Neither one like wet feet and don't think they like too much fertilizer.

[@MarkIreland_carrierband]

Grow coriander (celantro) from fresh seed, it does not do well when transplanted.

[@taragale7961]

Where can you get pallet colars from. Thank you.

[@GrowVeg]

I just looked on Facebook local/marketplace. There were several suppliers relatively close by. You could also try sites such as Gumtree and Craigslist.

[@rick6605]

Most herbs in the US are cut, not potted. Will have to find some potted grocery store herbs.

[@toniedalton5448]

Lol Walmart !

[@kaaylaskorner]

Any grocery store has them as do nurseries.

[@suhaimielibra478]

just funny to hear you said 'Brutally" to cut the stem of thyme...but thanks for all your ideas to grow herbs,,

[@bobbyjones7505]

Where can you buy pallet collars at?

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Bobby. I just searched for them on Facebook Marketplace. You could also try sites like Gumtree and Craigslist.

[@bobbyjones7505]

@@GrowVeg thank you Ben! You have one of the best channels on KZbin hands down. Hope you have a great New Year my friend

[@Herahearsitall]

How much soil roughly per pallet collar?

[@GrowVeg]

One bulk bag of compost/soil does around three to four pallet collars.

[@peterandsarah_doing_life]

I cannot see what link for the herb garden?

[@GrowVeg]

Sorry about that - here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqxmnapm96lpJIsi=egVvGhTXA09iF2n_