Pennyroyal is a small creeping plant with clusters of lilac flowers. Its strong minty flavour made it a popular culinary herb from Classical times up to the Middle Ages although it later fell out of favour. The fresh or dried leaves of the plant were used to flavour pudding. Pennyroyal also has many uses in herbal medicine. ... Learn More

This hardy herb withstands droughts and can survive for many years with only the most basic of tending making it an excellent addition to any herb garden. The fragrant leaves, ideal for drying, are perfect for meat, fish, soups and stews. ... Learn More

A vigorous variety of tarragon, this plant produces branching stems of narrow pointed, aromatic emerald green leaves which have a milder flavour than other varieties making them perfect for fish, poultry, sauces and tarragon vinegar. It is hardier and easier to grow than other varieties. ... Learn More

This common, attractive variety of mint has aromatic forest green, serrated leaves and violet-blue flowers. Easy to grow and surviving well in nearly all climates, spearmint can be used dried or fresh to complement potatoes and peas and plus flavour to sauces. ... Learn More

Often known as the best variety of basil for home-made pesto, this variety produces oval aromatic leaves which are curved inwards and are perfect in salads or tomato dishes. Easy to grow, this basil is the perfect companion to home grown tomatoes. ... Learn More

The attractive leaves of this tender perennial, which survives well in both an indoor and outdoor environment, have a fabulous sweet, yet slightly spicy taste which is perfect for all meats, fish and poultry whilst the pale pink flowers can also be used in salads. ... Learn More

A large and bushy vigorous variety of parsley with closely curled dark green leaves. It is fast growing and holds for a long time when mature, making harvesting easy. Excellent taste. ... Learn More