Marjoram - A Culinary Delight OR Insect Magnet . . . ?

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video we look at a well known culinary herb and its benefits for wildlife - Marjoram.
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@rebeccaslater1398 Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful ❤

@alisonburgess345 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, mine are absolutely weighed down to the ground in high summer with every insect under the sun. Brilliant.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

That's so good to hear, they really are fantastic for so many pollinators and so easy to grow and care for :) Best wishes, and thanks again for all your support - Joel

@musicalmarion 2 жыл бұрын

There you are Joel! Good to see you and sorry you've had to be working so hard. You deserve that break, I hope you have a great time. Thanks for another sweet video and looking forward to your next posting ☘️💛

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marion - I'm just back and hope to have a chance to go through the video footage and edit/upload soon - can't wait to share it all with you :) It was a wonderful break and an absolutely fantastic place - best wishes, Joel

@lynnrushton7458 2 жыл бұрын

Got tons of this....originally planted in my herb planter, but it’s so easy to grow, I’ve split it and put it all around now 👍 it’s covered in insects & smells lovely 😁 Good to see you back Joel.......welcome back to Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lynn! SO many videos to upload after this fantastic trip, I was absolutely awestruck on so many occasions and thank you for singing marjoram's praises, it's such a fantastic plant :) I'll be back in Scotland as soon as my schedule allows, I am hooked! Best wishes, Joel

@markrowland5393 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel. Hope you have a nice time in Scotland.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

It was fantastic Mark, am already planning another trip. If you haven't visited it already I'd highly recommend it - let me know if you need any tips/advice about the most stunning places to visit :) Best wishes - Joel

@tuscan440r 2 жыл бұрын

We did co-planting with marjoram, tomatoes around or gooseberry bush this year. It worked really well, they all grew well and the marjoram kept the bugs of the tomatoes which kept the sawfly off the gooseberry!

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

So good to hear :) Working with nature really pays off, and costs much less! Thanks for sharing this - best wishes, Joel

@dogproofwildlifegardening3164 2 жыл бұрын

I bought 4 marjoram pots from my local B&M for £8 in the spring and potted them up in a 30L plant pot. Brilliant plant ☺️

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

I expect you've been rewarded with many visitors to this plant already and it's a great idea to plant them in groups and of course they will thrive just as much in pots :) Best wishes, Joel

@gardeninside1367 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful meadow!😯👍

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I am always so pleased to go back and visit this site, it helps so many species and is beautiful to look at - best wishes, Joel

@wildlifegardener-tracey6206 2 жыл бұрын

Well I learnt something new, I have what I’ve always known as Oregano in my garden and thought I should get some wild marjoram too but it actually is wild marjoram. It is an amazing insect magnet as you point out and a worthy plant for wildlife gardens. I have clay soil and it copes very well there too considering the soil gets very wet in the winter, it’s spread everywhere which I love.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

So good to hear Tracey :) It certainly is in the Top 10 for pollinator attracting abilities and I was so pleased to see it doing so well in this setting :) Thanks for letting us know re it's abilities on clay soil too - best wishes, Joel

@websurfer5772 Жыл бұрын

Sweet meadow. I just added some marjoram EO to my body butter and it has a uniquely delightful, herbal scent that lifts the senses and spirits. No wonder insects are so drawn to it. I've always cooked with marjoram and have enjoyed the results, but the EO is out of this world.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That's great to know, and yes it's an absolute magnet for the insects. So good for a garden prone to drought conditions/well drained soils too :) Best wishes, Joel

@D-H-D 2 жыл бұрын

We're packed full of it here! We've mixed it with mint and verveine - just magnificent! Another cracking vidéo Joël. 👍🙌

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Nice mix!! I expect you are handsomely rewarded - thanks so much for your support, it's appreciated - best wishes, Joel

@EasyHikes4810 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Joel👍. Can't wait for the wildflower meadow creations uploads too😀. Have a great weekend ( if you do indeed get one being so busy atm)!

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi :) Just back from Scotland - I thought of you a few times, the scenery was absolutely breathtaking - lots of videos to upload of course. Meadow cuts are beginning next week (Bank Holiday here today) so still busy, but every ounce of work ensures new habitat - best wishes as always - Joel

@klcpca 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not very familiar with marjoram but definitely willing to give it a try!! I was sooooo excited this morning... I found "4" monarch cats on my tiny little patch of milkweed!!!! My 1st ones!! YAY!!! Gotta find some more milkweed for next season!!! Looking forward to all of your new videos.... Enjoy Scotland!

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! HOW did I miss this?! SO good to hear about the Monarchs and how your little patch has helped them on their journey, I know the numbers have sadly plummeted so I expect they were very grateful for this resting and recuperation spot - well done you! I'm sure you're aware already of the huge plummet in numbers - this is interesting but relatively sad reading, but I know you like extra info :) www.statista.com/chart/20716/monarch-butterfly-population-decline/

@markhunter2244 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, looking forward to all the autumn video’s. Enjoy your Scottish break (Watch out for the midges though) 🐝

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark - sorry I missed your comment. We were actually really lucky re midges, but we did have dry sunny weather so that may have helped somewhat, typically I brought about 3 cans of anti-midge spray and didn't use it! Best wishes - Joel

@micksmusicchannel 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking place Joel.. some good work done there. Looking forward to a walk round video when you get chance. Good luck in Scotland mate, enjoy it and we'll look forward to you getting back. 👍 🙂

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mick :) Just back! What a place! I couldn't get enough, and of course have lots of video to upload - I'll get onto that soon. One thing I did notice is the amount of insects stuck to the car (unfortunately) but it does show how many more insects there are in these beautiful places, something that used to be a common sight (insects on car grilles etc!) when back from a long journey when I was a kid. Thank you again for all your support :) Best wishes, Joel

@micksmusicchannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton you know what Joel you're absolutely right about insects stuck to the front of cars. Cars used to get covered in them. Great to have you back mate, and enjoy your Bank Holiday 🙂👍

@markosullivan6444 2 жыл бұрын

Your meadow is stunning.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a nice comment :) Best wishes to you and yours - Joel

@tiagosnoddy738 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have some at the corner of our house and every year u see so many bees. We also love phacila and the bees do to.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Both brilliant plants for nectar sources - sorry for the delay in responding, just back from Scotland :) Thanks so much for sharing this and advising on the rewards for planting these - best wishes as always - Joel

@UkAmphibians 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Joel got some of this already 🐸💚🐸

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear - I expect you have seen the rewards already this year :) Best wishes - Joel

@tiagosnoddy738 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - really appreciated :)

@453421abcdefg12345 2 жыл бұрын

I also find Marjoram a very good nectar source for many insects, I think the area you videoed there is showing a really good crop, even a Small Copper in there feeding, I even saw a late female Large Blue on our Marjoram area yesterday, a sign that the weather has been very cold and damp this year, but at least they have a good food source, a lot more Lavender grown around here this year, so that will be another good nectar source for our butterflies, say safe, and enjoy your break, although I am sure you will be working throughout your holiday! Chris B.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

You know me too well! Did a bit of work during the trip but there was also so much to distract me of course :) Wonderful re the Large Blues you have seen and of course Lavender grows best where you are - best wishes, Joel

@stevef1264 2 жыл бұрын

Good timing that Joel I've just bought some on the net bee frenzy next year. Keep up the great work mate!

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

You'll be rewarded Stephen! I was so pleased to see this meadow once again thriving and providing so much habitat and nectar for so many desperate creatures - thanks again for all your support, it means a lot - best wishes, Joel

@stevef1264 2 жыл бұрын

It looks wonderful Joel an amazing place well done again mate

@PaulOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Marjoram is an essential part of my garden Joel with honey bees particularly keen to cover it and work the flowers. I also love it as a culinary herb 👍😊

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

So good to hear Paul, I was so pleased to see this plant doing so well and all the creatures benefitting from it, I wish I had more time to go back to the areas I've created, but I plan to do this when next in the areas visiting new clients. So much video to upload - I am just back from Scotland and wow, what a place! Already planning my next trip ;) Best wishes - Joel

@PaulOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton I have your latest video lined up to watch Joel. Yes, Scotland blew me away when I visited some years ago 👍. I have also noticed beautiful little mint moths on the marjoram. No surprise really with a large section of mint not far away. They are great to see, especially as they are active during the day. Off up to Trailcam Wood now to check those Trailcams. Newly emerged fledged barn owl youngsters have now appeared on camera having climbed out of the sanctuary of their oak hollow roost and nest site. Exciting stuff. Keep up the great work Joel. Paul 👍😊

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaulOutdoors Wow! A little envious of the fledged Barn Owls, would love to see that, hope you get some great footage :) Yep, Scotland is pretty unbeatable for untouched areas and it's just so vast! Best wishes - Joel

@PaulOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Thank you Joel. I had a two week golfing holiday that was based in the Crieff area some years ago but I was so taken by the beauty of the area I played one round of golf and spent the rest of the holiday touring around trying to take it all in. Stunning. As for the Barn Owls, yes plenty of footage to be uploaded soon 👍😊

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaulOutdoors I wish I'd had more than a week to explore, it would certainly take at least a month, if not more and I'd happily do that if I had the time :) Will keep an eye out for the owl footage but do nudge me when it's up, I don't want to miss it! :) Thanks again Paul - best to you and yours - Joel

@helenyoung8012 2 жыл бұрын

It grows on the walls round here that were put together with lime mortar.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Wow :) I have certainly seen it succeed in many places, that's so good to know - I do hope you're enjoying the channel - lots more videos to upload soon :) Best wishes - Joel

@jonathanrojas8208 Жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, I bought a pot of marjoram from B&M and planted it in my garden. Soil is more clay and I mixed it with some compost. It’s got a lot of new growth but there are yellow spots on the leaves. Tried spraying with an organic if spray, work for my maple but not the marjoram. Wondering what the spots could be. Help greatly appreciated as this is my first herb garden that I’ve been wanting for many years

@annaheya2109 2 жыл бұрын

Did the blue butterfly rotate for the camera?

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to think so... but not sure! ;) I was just so pleased to see how this meadow just keeps on improving and of course all the insects and creatures that are benefitting from it, let alone the beauty to our own eyes :) Best wishes - Joel

@spencersanderson1894 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, great video! My wild marjoram never seems to take and I think now I’ve seen you video it’s because of my soil, do you think I could grow it in a pot of compost instead?

@rosethorne9076 2 жыл бұрын

All my marjoram are grown in pots and are doing very well.

@spencersanderson1894 2 жыл бұрын

@@rosethorne9076 ok great thanks for your reply!

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Spencer - sorry for the delay - was away in Scotland, lots of videos to upload again now :) It will absolutely grow in a pot - let me know how it gets on - hope you're doing well - best wishes, Joel

@spencersanderson1894 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton hi, thank you very much for the reply and don’t worry about it being late, ok that’s great thanks for that, I will try some out in a pot next year and hopefully it will take better than in the ground! Best wishes, Spencer

@emmalouie1663 Жыл бұрын

Wild marjoram, oregano, and culinary marjoram all tastes different though.

@annaheya2109 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the ginger hair is Scottish until you said you’re traveling to Scotland 👨‍🦰

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I believe it is, but not sure if there is Scottish in my family way back... I've just got back and wow... so much amazing scenery, flora and fauna - lots of videos to upload :) Best wishes to you Anna - Joel

@adelaidemorningstar1870 2 жыл бұрын

🌸🌺☘️🌸🌺🌸,lovely

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciated :) Best wishes - Joel

@kathrynnorman2253 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, what is the difference between Marjoram & Oregano?

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Hello over there! I am back :) It's the same plant, just that in the UK we call it Marjoram and in the USA it's more commonly known as Oregano - when used in cooking it's Oregano - hope that explains and that you are well :) Best wishes - Joel

@kathrynnorman2253 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton One learns something new everyday and yeah I am well :)

@francismeowgannou5322 2 жыл бұрын

What are some good wildflowers for clay and rocky soil?

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Francis - for clay a few I would recommend Cowslip, Primrose, Meadow Buttercup, Self Heal and for rocky soil Scabious, Foxglove, Red Campion, Marjoram, Bird's Foot Trefoil... lots more but they're the ones I would recommend off the top of my head :) Hope that helps - best wishes, Joel

@francismeowgannou5322 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton thank you very much! My local pollinators will thank you too:)