Herbs for the kitchen (continued from February 1)

Well, the latest report is that the El Niño has dissipated. So much for a good rainy season – unless it fools us. We are getting some rain, and I hope we do better than we have so far.

We are a little behind on our garden planting of lettuces, spinach, Asian greens and other delicate crops due to the cold spell, but I think it is safe to begin again. A succession of three to four each would be great. They can be planted on their own, about 10 inches apart in all directions. They will grow faster and larger not in the shadow of larger plants. You can plant onions between them, though. This shou...