Bay Reviews

Quite a few years ago I decided to treat myself to an ornamental Bay tree ( Laurus Nobilis ), I had been admiring them for many a moon but I had always turned heel because I thought it was an extravagance that I could do without. That statement is partially true but that Bay tree has now become a part of the family and after standing on sentry ...  Read the complete review

Laurel Did you know the bay tree is a laurel ? I did not till today. There are several species of the bay/laurel tree Sweet Laurel (Laurus nobilis) The sweet laurel bay laurus noblius although first found in Asia Minor and the Mediterranean has grown in Britain since thec16c. This laurus nobilius grows ...  Read the complete review

Ovid relates the story of Daphne, metamorphosed into a Bay tree by her father, the river god Peneus, to avoid the amorous advances of Apollo on his triumphant return from killing the ancient serpent, Python. ~0~ Identification ~0~ Bay is native to the Mediterranean region and has the latin name "Laurus ...  Read the complete review

Bay is an everygreen herb which grows like a shrub, it can be grown in open spaces or in tubs. The flowers of the bay are yellow and it will flower in may. The best way to get a bay plant is to buy one from a garden centre for around 99p depending on the size. Then when it's well established re-plant outside. It likes to be in a ...  Read the complete review

Bay plants can be grown as standard trees. These standards are those popularly seen on either side of smart doorways. The problem is that they are not particularly well adapted to his climate, and so sometimes don't fare so well in the winter. If you fancy a pair of standards, an alternative you could consider is a box bush trained ...  Read the complete review

The Bay is what was used to make the laurels in the Roman days and has therefore been used to reward heroes, poets and emperors. Nowadays it’s mostly used in French Mediterranean cooking. It is an essential ingredient in a bouquet garni and very good in marinades, stocks, soups and sauces. A bay leaf simmered with milk to make béchamel sauce ...  Read the complete review