An annual which brings out the full flavour of meat dishes. Also useful in fish and tomato dishes in salads. Harvest august october. Height 30 40cm 12 16 spread 30 40cm 12 16

Mint is a perennial, and can be grown successfully from seed. Useful in sauces and jellies, and with peas, beans, carrots, beetroot, potatoes and spinach. We recommend growing in a pot as mint is extremely vigorous. It's also great for attracting bumblebees...

A bushy perennial plant up to 50cm 20 tall with oval, pointed leaves attractive to butterflies and bees. Use for flavouring meat, pizzas and omelettes. Harvest april october. Height 40 50cm 16 20.

A 'must' for the herb garden, producing strong growing plants with dark green densely curled foliage. Ideal for pot growing as well as in the garden. Rhs award of garden merit winner.

A perennial evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves which can be picked at any time and used in flavouring meat or fish dishes, also for bouquet garni. Oregano is also a great plant to grow to attract bumblebees to your garden. Harvest may november. Height...

Sage is a perennial shrub with grey green leaves. Best with pork, duck and goose, and excellent with onions, fish, cheese and liver. It's also a fantastic plant for attracting honey bees to your garden, helping to support pollination. Harvest may october....

Perennial, with a sharp refreshing taste. Can be cooked in the same way as spinach, or used in soups and salads.

Russian tarragon is used for flavouring vinegars, pickles, mustards and sauces. Great in fish soup!