AboutLeroy J. Wilton Expertise I have been growing herbs organically for 27 years. I have also written and self-published a book, "Herbman`s Journal".
You can request it from my e-mail.It is $24.95 with free shipping. It is loose -leaf, 165 pg. A free "Herbman" t-shirt included while they last(large,X-large).It covers many names of herbs that I have grown, such as culantro,shadow bennie, recao de monte & 97 other names.
Experience I have been growing herbs organically for 27 years. I have also written and self-published, loose leaf binder, "Herbmans Journal". 2008 is my last year at Smile Herb Shop. I plan to grow herbs in my small back yard and sell at David's Natural Store in Columbia, Md. on saturdays. I aso will return to the Baltimore Herb Festival in May 2009(memorial day weekend).I used the word organically grown, but the state came into the picture and stated that I could not use the word unless I become certified. I decided to add to my name (99% chemical-free) since nothing on this planet is 100%, except Jesus, taxes & death. My customers were satisfied with this instead of paying a large fee and raise my prices,with no guarantee that it is organic except for a label.Their belief was in my word.
Expert: Leroy J. Wilton Date: 6/3/2008 Subject: Growing Basil
Question Hi,
I am growing basil in a pot outside. (I live in Florida)
I also planted mint and lavender in the same pot.
It looks healthly, except there are large holes in some of the upper leaves. Lavender looks fine, but the bottom mint leaves are being eaten too. I don't see any insects. What do you think the problem is?
Thanks
Answer Betty:
First thing is to remove mint from pot. It will choke out others for soil & nutrients. There is a worm that will do this & sluggs.Give your basil a separate pot too. It loves the heat and must be cut every 3 weeks. Start from the top down on each branch. Take 1/3 or down to the last pair of leaves. Cut 1/4" above the last pair. This will produce 2 new pair of branches every time your make this cut. Lavendr likes powdered lime. Add 1 tablespoon now & each spring.
