Plant herbs outside

MEDITERRANEAN HERBS, such as rosemary and oregano, are hardy enough to be planted outside now. To thrive, they need free-draining soil – I have raised beds filled with gritty loam. Those that are clumpforming, including oregano and chives, can be divided now, to invigorate and make more plants for plenty of pickings this summer. Cuttings taken from new growth will develop quickly this month, too. Space plants out well as the clumps will be large by the end of the season – plus, Mediterranean herbs need plenty of light on all sides to grow well.

Give your herbs plenty of space so they can get as much light as possible