Re: Herbal question and weather

I like planting fennel and dill in containers. You don't have to
worry about what is next to it, and you can position it close to the
house where you can grab some for cooking. They are fairly ornamental
as well - if the black swallowtails don't find them and use them as a
nursery!

Cathy, west central IL, z5b

On Feb 18, 2006, at 11:25 AM, Kitty wrote:

> Hi Bonnie,
> Here are a few bits I found:
>
> Be warned, however, that many other plants dislike fennel and grow
> poorly when forced to share space with this strong herb. Never plant
> fennel near coriander or dill.
>
> Dill and fennel like each other, but have a tendency to cross-
> fertilize.
> Fennel should not be planted near caraway or coriander.
> Theres an old saying 'plant fennel near your kennel.' It is good for
> keeping fleas away and the dried leaves can be put in the kennel
> itself.
>
>
> Herb Companion Chart:
> http://www.gardenguides.com/TipsandTechniques/herbc.htm
>
> --
> Kitty
> neIN, Zone 5
>
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Bonnie Holmes" <holmesbm@usit.net>
>> At last, winter has come with a pretty thick snowfall. The deciduous
>> holly, laurel, red stem dogwood look beautiful. I think I may fill
>> the
>> bathtub in case some tree branches take out power lines
>> somewhere...we
>> have had such warm weather that it is extremely possible. The utility
>> company does frequent pruning to reduce the possibility but there are
>> miles of lines.
>>
>>
>> My herbal questions concerns the best place to plant fennell. I
>> understand that most plants don't like to be planted near it so which
>> won't it hurt? Does anyone know?
>>
>> Bonnie ETN Zone 7
>>
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