Fresh herbs from your own garden taste extraordinary. Discover how easy it is to grow basil, mint, parsley and more — even in the smallest of spaces.
A kitchen garden that includes flowers and herbs is a richer, healthier, and more beautiful place. Flowers attract pollinators that help your vegetables crop more abundantly. Marigolds deter pests. Nasturtiums are edible. And herbs like basil, mint, and parsley are among the easiest and most satisfying things any beginner can grow.
This section is your guide to all of it — from growing a pot of basil on your windowsill to creating a stunning cottage-style flower border. Dedicated herb-growing guides and products are coming soon.
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The king of culinary herbs. Grows brilliantly in pots, loves warmth and sunshine. Plant near tomatoes to deter aphids and enhance flavour. Pinch off flower heads to keep leaves coming all season.
Almost impossible to kill — in fact, grow it in a container or it will take over your garden! Peppermint and spearmint both thrive easily. Deters aphids and attracts beneficial insects.
Slow to germinate but worth the wait. Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed things up. Both flat-leaf and curly varieties are equally delicious and grow well in containers or beds.
Beautiful, fragrant and incredibly useful in the garden. Repels aphids naturally, attracts pollinators, and is virtually maintenance-free once established. A true garden workhorse.
One of the easiest herbs to grow — and one of the most useful. Grows in a pot on a windowsill, comes back year after year, and the purple flowers are both edible and beautiful.
A drought-tolerant Mediterranean herb that thrives with minimal attention. Excellent in containers, loves sunshine, and is one of the longest-lived herbs you can grow in a pot.
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