Herbs
Herbs to grow in UK gardens and containers — culinary and ornamental, with sowing, harvesting and care advice for fresh flavour all year.
Growing GuideHow to Grow Basil at Home
22 July 2026Growing perfect basil at home is a joy for any UK gardener, transforming your kitchen with fresh, aromatic leaves for pesto, salads, and sauces. As a tender annual, it thrives in warm, sunny spots…
Growing GuideHow to Create a Windowsill Herb Garden
12 June 2026A windowsill herb garden puts fresh flavour within arm's reach of the kettle, costs less than a couple of supermarket pots, and keeps producing for months. It is also the single easiest way for a UK…
A-Z PlantsOregano (Origanum vulgare)
12 June 2026Grow authentic UK oregano (Origanum vulgare) for Mediterranean dishes. Easy perennial with culinary uses and ornamental varieties for your garden.
A-Z PlantsBay Tree (Laurus nobilis)
11 June 2026A fragrant evergreen bay tree valued for aromatic cooking leaves, glossy foliage and easy container or garden growing in the UK.
A-Z PlantsChamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
11 June 2026Grow German chamomile for soothing tea and herbal remedies in your UK garden - easy care guide for this fragrant annual.
A-Z PlantsLemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
11 June 2026Grow lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) for its lemon-scented leaves, used in teas, cooking and herbal remedies. Easy UK perennial for sun or partial shade.
A-Z PlantsTarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
11 June 2026Grow French or Russian tarragon in your UK garden – essential culinary herb for sauces, fish & chicken. Learn planting, care & recipes for this perennial.
A-Z PlantsFlorence Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
11 June 2026Grow fennel for its aniseed-flavoured leaves, bulb and seeds - perfect for Mediterranean dishes and herbal remedies. Learn cultivation tips.
A-Z PlantsDill (Anethum graveolens)
11 June 2026Grow dill (Anethum graveolens) for UK fish pie, pickles and soups. Easy annual herb to cultivate, with culinary uses across Europe.
A-Z PlantsCoriander (Coriandrum sativum)
11 June 2026Grow coriander (Coriandrum sativum) for fresh leaves and seeds in UK gardens. Learn planting, care and culinary uses for this Mediterranean herb.
A-Z PlantsGarden Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
11 June 2026Grow fresh parsley easily in your UK garden. Perfect for culinary uses, from garnishes to tabbouleh. Learn cultivation tips for this versatile herb.
A-Z PlantsCommon Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
10 June 2026Grow common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) for UK gardens, culinary use and RHS Award-winning cultivars like 'Silver Queen' – easy to grow herb.
A-Z PlantsSage (Salvia officinalis)
10 June 2026Discover how to grow and use common sage (Salvia officinalis) in your UK garden for culinary, medicinal and ornamental purposes.
A-Z PlantsMint (Mentha)
10 June 2026Grow mint successfully as a UK perennial with our guide to planting, care and container solutions for invasive varieties.
A-Z PlantsGreat Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
10 June 2026Discover how to grow great basil (Ocimum basilicum) in UK gardens: plant in full sun, use well-drained soil, and pinch flowers for best flavour.
A-Z PlantsRosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
10 June 2026Expert guide to growing rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) for culinary herbs and ornamental gardens. Drought-tolerant, hardy shrub requiring minimal care.
A-Z PlantsChives (Allium schoenoprasum)
10 June 2026Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a hardy UK perennial herb. Learn how to grow, plant, divide and harvest chives, plus common problems and popular varieties.
A-Z PlantsEnglish Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
10 June 2026A factual reference entry for English lavender: hardiness, cultivation, pruning, cultivars and problems.