HERB - Austin's herb festival

[Mary Temple]

Those of you who didn't go to the Austin Herb Festival this past 
Saturday sure missed out! I got some great finds (and deals). Saffron 
bulbs 3 for $2. (I'll be happy to share if mine reproduce) Saffron spice 
- $30 worth for $6. Dill with swallowtail eggs on it. (And advice from a 
botanist on how to "raise" the swallowtail caterpillars to butterflies 
without sacrificing the dill. So I got a science project out of it too!) 
And a bay laurel for $2.

Now for my questions: does anyone have advice on growing the bay? It'll 
be in a container, and will possibly spend some time inside, where it 
may be nibbled by cats. (Unless it's toxic to them or they don't like 
it. Hopefully they won't like it.) How does one propagate it? Has anyone 
ever tried?

And I'd also love on tips on growing the patchouli. I've not had much 
luck in the past - I've killed the previous two. Again, it'll be in a 
container.

Many thanks in advance,

Katerine Rowley
Bryn Gwlad, Ansteorra
mka
Mary Temple
Austin, Texas

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