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How to Keep Potted Herbs Alive Through a Wet British Winter
Why winter rain and waterlogged compost kill more potted herbs than cold, how to rescue a pot that is too wet, and what rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, mint, chives, parsley, tarragon and basil each need until spring.
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Why Your Windowsill Basil Keeps Dying
Supermarket basil is built to die — it's two dozen seedlings crammed in one pot. Here's how to keep windowsill basil alive: light, water, warmth, pinching, and the rescue trick that turns a two-week plant into months of leaves.
LIGHT 3 of 3SPACE WindowsillDIFFICULTY easy✓ TESTEDREAD 8 min
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