Why are Herbs growing ?

[Tarragon2017]

Hello all I haven't been on this informative forum for a while.

To cut along story short I have a very shady gravelly section of soil , when my herbs have died or near dying , I lazily throw them there.

Usually only weeds grow there

However Red vein Sorrel , Chervil and lovage has grown quite spectacularly , actually much better than I can ever achieve in a pot.

I thought I would share this and see if any have similar experiences

[veggiechicken]

Red sorrel spreads everywhere - its a bit of a pest.
Lovage is not quite as bad but, if you let it flower and set seed, the seeds scatter. Its a toughie!
Don't know anything about chervil as I've never grown it successfully.

Sounds like your off to a good start this year, Tarragon.

[Tarragon2017]

Veggie to be honest , I am not growing much as I plan to move house , sadly to a smaller place ,

I have Parsley growing still , and my chives sprouting , ,a little bit of tarragon , mint , rosemary , oregano and thyme

However I will miss the asian herbs and basil and coriander this year, and paying for herbs is so expensive

[MyWifesBrassicas]

I also have red vein sorrel, grows really well wherever it puts itself.
Actually, whats the best way to eat it?

[veggiechicken]

You can grow most of those on your windowsill so, when you move, make sure its somewhere with big sunny windowsills.