Growing Herbs

Basil is one of the most well-known and well-used herbs in the UK. It is used as a key ingredient in Italian dishes including pizza and pasta. It is the main ingredient in pesto and it is delicious ...

Bay is one of the most versatile herbs used in cooking. The leaves are commonly used in the French 'bouquet garni' which can be added to flavour stews and soups. Bay is an evergreen tree with ...

Traditionally used to ward off melancholy, borage is a beautiful and useful herb to grow in the garden. The herb originates in the Mediterranean and central Europe. It is a sturdy annual plant, ...

Calendula or pot marigold, is a traditional annual herb with soothing properties. In India its straw-like flowers were used to decorate altars of Temples; the Greeks and Persians used it in cooking ...

Chamomile is a pretty herb to grow in the garden. Its delicate daisy-like flowers appear in summer amongst its spiky green foliage. Both the flowers and leaves are edible though the leaves have a ...

Chives are a member of the onion family. They make a delicious accompaniment to potato salads and fish dishes. Their tight balls of purple flowers are loved by bees and humans alike. What’s more they ...

Coriander is a versatile herb popular in Asian cooking including curries, Chinese and Thai dishes. Both the seeds and the leaves of the plant can be used, and offer two distinct flavours. The seeds ...

Dill is a versatile herb that originates from Eastern Europe. It is a semi-hardy perennial (though it is grown in the UK as an annual). This means that in its natural environment dill lives ...

Horseradish is a perennial herb (it lasts for several years) originating from southeast Europe. Its tough twisted root is used in cooking to make horseradish sauce, a tangy and peppery sauce used to ...

Lavender is an easy herb to grow and is very rewarding too. It is loved by bees and humans alike and emits a beautiful scent when you brush past it. Lavender is widely grown in British gardens and ...

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Marjoram and oregano originate in the Mediterranean. They are very similar herbs; in fact oregano is actually wild marjoram (oregano has a more intense flavour). Marjoram is a half hardy annual; this ...

Mint is a fantastic herb to grow in the garden. It is easy to grow and emits a wonderful scent when you brush past it. It can be used in a variety of dishes including roast lamb and salads and goes ...

Oregano originates in the Mediterranean. It is closely related to the herb marjoram; in fact oregano is actually wild marjoram (oregano has a more intense flavour). Oregano is a half hardy annual; ...

Parsley is one of the most popular herbs used in cooking in the UK today. It is a versatile herb that can be added to a number of meals including fish and potatoes. It can also be made into a ...

Rosemary is one of the most commonly grown herbs in the garden. It is a decorative herb originating from the Mediterranean and bears small, blue or white flowers in late spring. It is a ...

Sage is a popular herb used to make stuffing and to flavour meat dishes. It is native to the Mediterranean but is a hardy perennial and is easy to grow. Sage enjoys a sunny position in a ...

Thyme is a great herb to have growing in the garden. Originally from southern Europe it has attractive foliage and flowers and it is easy to care for. Thyme is a hardy perennial herb, which means it ...