Greta’s Herbs   Bitter, cold, dry weather conditions have made this spring of 2013 the hardest I can remember. The countryside is barren; the buds on my Horse Chestnut tree have yet to burst into that wonderful wave of green which in my garden marks the arrival of springtime. My seedlings in the polytunnel have…

Greta’s Herbs Spring has sprinted forth with crisp, dry days however low temperatures demand caution when sowing seed. In my polytunnel the first seedlings of lettuce, rocket, broccoli and various Asian salad leaves have emerged. I have been covering them with fleece by night to give some protection. Once temperatures rise by a few degrees,…

Greta’s Herbs Winter Gardening in North Cyprus  The weather has begun to change and has become increasingly erratic. Sunshine is still plentiful and temperatures remain pleasant in circa 12-20c. Quite often gigantic thunder and lightening storms orchestrate between the massive mountains behind me and the Mediterranean ocean to the front. The majority of my seeds…

I am starting a new article in    West Kerry Live Magazine from the end of this month onwards. Readers need to email their questions to me at gretasherbs@yahoo.com!  A monthly draw will occur for all those whose questions get published and the prize is a €15 herb voucher! Good Luck! West Kerry Live 2nd  February…