'Marjoram is very easy to propagate,' explains Robin. 'You can take softwood cuttings in spring or summer. Just snip a 3–4-inch stem, remove the lower leaves, and root it in water or a moist potting ...

With casual care, marjoram will continue to grow through fall and winter, and into the following spring.

There is a common assumption that those plants which delight human eyes will also be the most attractive for bees. Two scientists at the University of Sussex can offer a more empirical take.