Laurus nobilis v.19 h.110

You can grow a Laurus as an ornamental plant or as part of your culinary arsenal. The leaves are a common ingredient in the French seasoning packet, bouquet garni, which is wrapped in cheesecloth and steeped in soups and sauces. It is worth learning how to grow for ornamentation and fresh, wholesome seasoning. Should be planted in well drained soil. Can be kept at a smaller growth habit if grown in a pot, which also allows the gardener to bring the plant indoors or to a sheltered location when cold temperatures threaten. Planting bay trees is best done in early spring when they are semi-dormant. Plant do not need feeding or supplemental watering in winter. Place a potted plant in an area where temperatures range from 7 -17 C and where sunlight is from a southern or eastern direction.