Francoise,
Glad to hear you've visited Beautiful B.C. I live in the interior where the
weather is more extreme. -20 in the worst part of winter and today was 39
degrees. Still is about 28 and it's 10pm!
Back to the herbs... have you tried growing them in pots that can be brought
inside in the winter?
Wish I could visit you end of the country sometime. The only time I was
there was when I emmigrated from England. All I got to see was the airport!
--
Jayel
"Françoise" wrote in message
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Jayel,

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

Montréal is very different than Vancouver. I remember going to Vancouver in
April one year. Though there was hardly any snow on the ground here, we were
still wearing our winter coats. I arrive in a flowered, warm Vancouver. Sad
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 the
whole
week and I almost accepted the job that was offered to me then. Since then,
I
visited Vancouver, Victoria and different places many times since then. Two
years ago we spent a few days with some friends outside Vancouver.

Françoise.

"J. Lane" wrote:

HI Francoise,
I'm a Canuck too but I've had no problem growing herbs. Possible my B.C.
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
celcius,
uggh! and dry as a bone.
--
Jayel
"Françoise" wrote in message
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Hi,

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

Françoise.

"J. Lane" wrote:

Hi Sandie,
Most herbs are perennials and like the sun. Choose what you like to use
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