Jayel,

I have no problem growing herbs in the summer. I have beautiful parsley a=
nd
basil now. They do not survive the winter. I have to plant new ones every=

spring.

Montr=E9al is very different than Vancouver. I remember going to Vancouve=
r in
April one year. Though there was hardly any snow on the ground here, we w=
ere
still wearing our winter coats. I arrive in a flowered, warm Vancouver. S=
ad
though, it was misty, could not see the mountains very well. Then I flew =
to
Winnipeg. We landed in a snow storm. What a funny trip!

After graduation, I spend a week in Vancouver. We had gorgeous weather th=
e whole
week and I almost accepted the job that was offered to me then. Since the=
n, I
visited Vancouver, Victoria and different places many times since then. T=
wo
years ago we spent a few days with some friends outside Vancouver.

Fran=E7oise.

"J. Lane" wrote:

HI Francoise,
I'm a Canuck too but I've had no problem growing herbs. Possible my B.C=
=2E
zone is higher than yours. Winters are not too harsh although summer's
proving to be just plain nasty to plants and humans here. 37degrees cel=
cius,
uggh! and dry as a bone.
--
Jayel
"Fran=E7oise" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Basil and parsley are not perennials here in Canada. My thyme did not
survive
the winter.

Fran=E7oise.

"J. Lane" wrote:

Hi Sandie,
Most herbs are perennials and like the sun. Choose what you like to u=
se in
your cooking etc, and plant them. Basil, oregano, rosemary and
thyme(jeezeI
sound like Simon and Garfunkle) come to mind. Don't plant mints. They=
are
almost impossible to get rid of and take over the bed. The roots can =
grow
two feet down and spread all over the place. Best to use a container =
for
them.
--
Jayel
"Sandie Hudson" wrote in message
.com...
My husband's veggie garden has done so well this year that I
plan to encourage him to keep it going every year. This
leaves me with a small square near the patio where I used to
grow a few tomatoes. I think I would like to try to grow
some herbs there. What advice do you have? I would like
perennials or self seeders that love sun and are easy to
care for. Which ones to plant and when?

Thanks