I really just wait until they flower and as the flowers die I...

I really just wait until they flower and as the flowers die I pull them up - usually mid/late summer.

But I have been told you pull them up when the flowers are in full bloom ?

My way has worked fine for years though - i'll just stick with that lol

I've also got a great old ceramic hanging basket for drying garlic so just put them in that hanging from a rafter in the shed to dry out.

Yep i love my herbs - i often eat very simple food with few ingredients so herbs are stars.

I love pasta with just olive oil garlic and ... different herb different day.

Mint since you reminded me, I forgot that but it actually grows right next to / amongst the garlic.

I mulch basically everything in summer - it gets pretty hot - few bags of pea straw the other week.

Can't wait to get these tomatoes coming in with the basil though - marriage in heaven and just sings summer.