Dead looking herbs...

[Diva1983]

Hi guys,

I'm quite new to herb growing and could do with some herbie advice.

I have some Italian Rosemary (at least that's what I think it is!), Lemon thyme and mint that are all looking like they've seen better days. They look a bit burnt-but not dead.

Will they survive winter? Are they dying? I've moved all the pots to a sheltered position in the garden but I'm still trying to figure out if they'll be living come spring time

I'm hoping they'll live-I have dreams of roast spuds and rosemary and thyme and mint tea

Any advice would be great. Sorry if this has been asked before.

Diva

[Rocketron]

They should all be OK. Rosemary may benefit from a little TLC, the others will grow back like weeds.

[Rhona]

I agree - my thyme, mint etc oregano are fine again in the Spring, and I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for the rosemary!

[Snadger]

Spring is called spring because plants literally 'spring' into life.(well if it isn't........it should be!)

[Alice]

I think your herbs have just died down for the winter. Put the pots in a sheltered spot. Cut them back - to ground level if you like. They will all come back in the spring.

[Flummery]

Rosemary is very susceptible to wind-burn. Other than that - tough as old boots! If you can provide a wind-break that'd be good. Best of luck.

[Diva1983]

Aw, thanks guys for all the advice-I've moved all the herb pots to a more sheltered location and will cut them down to ground level in the morning.

If I haven't of seeked the advice I would have emptied the pots out thinking they were all dead.