Started Oregano at the wrong time — lessons learned

I planted Oregano at entirely the wrong point in the growing calendar and spent the first few months wondering what I'd done wrong. mint spreading invasively through garden beds didn't help matters. Once I understood dividing clumping herbs like chives every two or three years things improved substantially.

dual purpose as ornamental plant and culinary ingredient is what makes this plant worth persisting with. In a dedicated raised herb bed near the back door it finally looks as good as I'd imagined. drying or freezing surplus growth in late summer redeemed the whole effort. If you're starting out: do your timing research before you plant.