Herb Growing Guide
Herbs are some of the most rewarding plants you can grow, and our guides make it easy to get started. From classic kitchen staples to fragrant favourites for pots and borders, we’ll show you how to sow, grow and harvest herbs that are full of flavour. Simple steps, practical tips and plenty of encouragement to help you grow herbs you’ll reach for again and again.
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Basil
Basil is one of the most rewarding herbs to grow, bringing instant fragrance and flavour to the garden or kitchen windowsill. It loves warmth, good light and regular picking, which keeps it bushy and productive. Once it gets going, you’ll wonder how you ever cooked without it.
Bergamot
Bergamot is a beautiful, bee‑magnet of a herb with a soft, wild feel and a lovely citrus‑mint scent. It’s easy to grow and adds colour as well as flavour, making it just as at home in borders as it is in herbal teas. A brilliant choice if you want something a little different.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a gentle, calming herb that brings a soft, daisy‑like charm to beds and borders. It’s simple to grow and thrives in poor soil, making it a great low‑effort addition to any garden. Harvest the flowers for soothing teas or let them drift naturally through your planting.
Chives
Chives are one of the easiest herbs to grow, producing fresh, mild onion‑flavoured leaves from early spring onwards. They’re brilliant in pots or borders and their purple pom‑pom flowers are loved by pollinators. A cut‑and‑come‑again staple for any kitchen garden.
Coriander
Coriander is fast, fragrant and full of character, perfect for gardeners who like quick results. It prefers cooler conditions and regular picking, which helps prevent it running to seed too soon. Grow it little and often for a steady supply of fresh leaves.
Dill
Dill brings a lovely feathery texture to the garden and a bright, clean flavour to the kitchen. It’s easy to grow from seed and happiest in a sunny spot with free‑draining soil. Let a few plants flower and you’ll have seeds to use in pickles and baking too.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a quick, unfussy herb that grows well even in small spaces. Its mild, earthy leaves are perfect for salads and curries, and it’s ready to harvest in no time. A great choice if you want something productive and a little bit different.
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is a generous, uplifting herb with a fresh citrus scent that’s lovely in teas and summer drinks. It’s easy to grow and spreads happily, making it ideal for filling gaps in borders or pots. A gentle cut back keeps it tidy and encourages new growth.
Parsley
Parsley is a reliable, hardworking herb that grows well in sun or light shade. It takes a little longer to germinate, but once it’s up, it produces fresh leaves for months. A brilliant all‑rounder for cooks and gardeners alike.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a tough, aromatic shrub that thrives in sunny, well‑drained spots. Once established, it needs very little attention and provides year‑round flavour and structure. Its blue flowers are a bonus, attracting bees early in the season.
Sage
Sage is a beautifully scented, resilient herb that brings both flavour and colour to the garden. It loves sunshine and good drainage, and once settled, it’s incredibly low‑maintenance. The soft, velvety leaves are wonderful in cooking and the flowers are a treat for pollinators.
Thyme
Thyme is a compact, sun‑loving herb that thrives in poor soil and dry conditions. It forms a neat, fragrant mat that’s perfect for pots, paths or the front of borders. Snip it regularly and it will reward you with fresh growth and masses of tiny flowers.
Herbs to grow from seed
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Coriander, Cilantro
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Sorry, I'm really popular and busy growing in other gardens, back in store soonAchillea millefolium, Cerise Queen
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Seasons - The Spring Collection 2026
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Sorry, I'm really popular and busy growing in other gardens, back in store soonSpanish Sage
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