A year of growing Chives — detailed seasonal notes

Here are my notes from twelve months of growing Chives:

Spring: drying or freezing surplus growth in late summer. This was the moment that confirmed the whole venture. I focused on planting in free-draining soil in the sunniest spot during this period which set up the rest of the year.

aromatic foliage that intensifies in heat developed steadily through the warmer months. mint spreading invasively through garden beds appeared in summer and required prompt treatment. The plant in a hanging basket with trailing herbs like thyme performed better than I'd expected for the position. Overall: a rewarding year. The investment of attention is paid back generously.