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Comments so far on the herb spiral

(Ian writes) This site started out as an explanation of how I grow my herbs in a herb spiral. I always get a buzz out of comments on the spiral, on the concept, the description of it (which was actually done mostly by my son). I'll reproduce some of them here. And please comment if you have something to say about it; you'll note I include negative comments too (actually I've only had one - honest!)

mrussel, USA wrote ......Thanks for the great instructions on the herb spiral. I looked at the directions for other spirals on other web sites, but yours were the clearest. I can't wait to make one next spring!

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BB USA CA wrote.......... I love this idea for growing herbs!  I wasn't sure how or where and now I can use your great idea!  Thank you!

PS  What kind if fertilizer do I use before planting?

Ian writes... I don't use fertiliser at all. But then I have plenty of compost handy (usually). If you haven't any compost try getting some peat moss and spread it around

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"md" from Australia writes....its ugle..

Ian writes....well, there you go...you can't please everybody. Personally I think it's beautiful, not ugly at all

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Clint from Mexico wrote.... In  areas where seasonal rains occur,more drainage may be  required,ie,build up the structure(bricks,rocks)first; then fill in  with med.sized rocks followed(upwardly)by gravel then compost/soil  mixture. You can also build internal walls(brick,rock)for each herb  further stabilizing the structure. It´s amazing what 3 constant days  of rain do to an herbal spiral built in the method described.

Ian writes...Hi Clint. Not something I'm used to...the heavy rainful, I mean. Of course you are right, and even in my low rainful area the spiral needs maintenance from time to time. Thanks for your comments!

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Katers from Canada wrote.... You have totally inspired me! I am going to do this  next year! I am going to make my with stones rather than bricks though! Thanks for making this web page!

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David from Australia wrote.....This is an excellent example of how to build a herb spiral. Simple in construction using readily available materials.  Thank you!

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"LBF" from USA wrote...I love this idea! I'm so excited to try it!!

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Dipak from Nepal wrote....Fantastic!!

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Chris from Alaska wrote.....What a good idea!!!

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Sonya from Germany wrote.....Wonderfully easy to follow step by step, Thank-you for putting this up!

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Andy P from Australia wrote.....What a fantastic idea, thank you

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Ian writes...thank you all for your comments. I hope my visitors will forgive my self indulgence in reproducing these comments from all over the world, but it really makes the whole thing worthwhile for me knowing that a variety of people are being motivated to try growing herbs this way. If you have a comment please pass it on. I know I missed a lot of comment early on before I got my spam problem sorted out. But I love the emails and will try to answer, or acknowledge, at least, them all.