How to Grow Herbs

Lemon balm (Latin name – Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent which are used to flavour ice-creams and herbal teas. Lemon balm has a bushy habit and grows to a height of 50cm

Horseradish (Latin name – Armoracia rusticana) Horseradish is a perennial, so should be given a lifetime position in the garden, as it will stay in that place for ever. Horseradish is very vigorous & tends to take over, so it

Dill (Latin name – Anethum graveolens) is a perennial herb with wispy feathery leaves. Dill will grow in most conditions, but the soil needs to be dug well before sowing the seed, so that its long tap root can grow

Garden cress (Latin name – Lepidium sativum) is a fast-growing, salad herb with a peppery, tangy flavour and aroma. Cress is very easy to grow on a windowsill or greenhouse & is soon ready to harvest. Sowing Cress all the

Chervil (Latin Name: Anthriscus Cerefolium) is a winter hardy annual herb, and its leaves can be used fresh all-year-round. Chervil is very quick growing. It has a rich savoury taste which resembles caraway. Chervil prefers light, well drained soil. It

Coriander Corriandrum Sativum is a hardy annual herb. The young leaves are often called ‘Cilantro’. Coriander is an annual herb, used for both its young leaves & the seeds. The seeds add an orangey flavour to meats. Coriander prefers light,