Seven organic ways to keep aphids off basil, coriander, mint and other herbs, from handpicking and water jets to ladybirds, companion planting and homemade soap sprays.

A practical autumn-to-spring checklist for protecting basil, rosemary, lemon verbena and other tender herbs through UK frost, covering drainage, cuttings, watering and weekly winter checks.

How to pair herbs with vegetables in UK beds to confuse pests, feed pollinators and fill gaps — plus the combinations worth avoiding.