Two Web sites

This site (http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Growing%20Herbs.htm) is stark and unappealing. The DayGlo color scheme assaults the eye, and the corporate banner ad (for a harsh chemical, no less) does not reinforce the notion of herb growing. The size contrast of the type emphasizes simple titles rather than the names of herbs themselves. The style of the herb information is repeated throughout the list, and that does give a nice relief from the bright busyness of the top part. However, the alignment leads the eye toward the left pretty much permanently, and that feels a little "off." Also in the herb list, I find some of the second-column descriptions too close together. A table with cells might have been more effective.

In contrast, this site (http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/grow_your_own/expertgrowers_herbs.shtml) goes a different way with the information, being more newsy and dynamic. Color is handled gently in verdant tones, which works except for the color-wheel-noncompliant contrast between the warm green shades and the cool sea foam -- ick. I doubt the need for the celedon, too. But the site is easily navigable and offers an option for returning to broader subjects (Gardening). Lots of information is available, but the small size and proper spacing of the links gives an important consistency. One would expect a well-produced site from the BBC.