We consider basil as the herb that signifies that summer is coming. Although it is only an annual herb, it will serve you all summer long and into autumn too. I also grow extra to dry for over winter, but I never seem to dry enough and am always longing...
The humble chive is such an easy herb to grow. It always amazes me when people say that they never use chives for cooking. They are, I feel, a much-underused herb in the kitchen. There are two forms of chives, your regular chives, and garlic chives – often referred to...
Mint is another of our must-have plants to grow. It is such a generous herb and can be used in so many ways. The first rule with mint is never to plant it into the ground otherwise you will end up with only mint in your garden. Instead, you must...
Now when it comes to scented plants, thyme produces my favourite scent of any plant. Thyme has been around for many centuries and is another one of the herbs that is used both culinarily and medicinally. There are around 300 varieties, and many forms, including upright, compact and creeping. The...
All salvia plants originate from the powerful herb sage. Most of the herbaceous varieties have a scent to their leaves, with some stronger than others. Always check before buying herbaceous salvia as to their hardiness, as some varieties do need winter protection. Some varieties, such as the wonderfully named ‘Hot...
If you are short on space for growing herbs, then this is the one for you! Rosemary has been around for centuries and has been used both for medicinal and culinary uses. In recent years, following extensive research, the official Latin name has been changed from Rosmarinus to Salvia Rosmarinus....
