October in the herb garden

You can take semi-ripe cuttings from a variety of plants including:

• Bay
• Cotton lavender
• Lavenders
• Thymes
• Curry plant
• Box

As a guide to taking semi –ripe cuttings: 

• Select shoots from this seasons growth and check that they are firm at the base and pliable at top.
• Take 10-15 cm (4-6 in) long cuttings from just below where leaf joins stem
• Remove leaves from the bottom two-thirds of the stem.
• Place the cuttings into pots or trays of cuttings compost, 8-10 cm apart but do not allow the leaves to touch the compost, or the leaves of other cuttings.
• Firm compost
• Water
• Over winter the cuttings in a cold frame/greenhouse/shady window ledge in a cool room.

Reference: http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk