Herbs & spices

Unusual herbs to grow now

September 2020

Sweet cecily and summer savory are just two flavourful culinary herbs you can easily grow in your own garden.

November 2018

Dryness intensifies the scent and flavour of these herbs, explains Penny Woodward.

October 2018

Find the right lavender, says Penny Woodward, to use for its calming and relaxing effects.

June 2018

Have you tried this interesting, flavoursome and nutritious plant, asks Penny Woodward.

July 2017

Volatile oils in the leaves give salvias their scent and flavour explains Penny Woodward.

April 2017

Karen Sutherland investigates the unique flavours and aromas of many little-known native herbs.

January 2017

Sage advice: used in medicine and cooking, it's well worth a grow in your garden says PENNY WOODWARD.

November 2016

There's more than one basil for your kitchen garden, writes PENNY WOODWARD.

October 2016

With November just around the corner, JUSTIN RUSSELL introduces you to a month of planting for abundance.

February 2015

JUSTIN RUSSELL pleads the case for growing a big patch of basil in the summer garden.