THYME IS ON YOUR SIDE

EVEN if you don’t have much space to spare, a window-box or herb pot is a fantastic way of growing goodness to flavour your meals. A container on a balcony or box near your kitchen window will allow you to harvest the herbs straight to your dishes.

SATISFY THE SENSES

THE fragrance and textures of rosemary, sage, basil, bay, thyme, mint and oregano are guaranteed to bring you happiness. What’s more, evergreen herbs such as rosemary, sage and lavender will ensure you have an abundance all year round, whilst being great for bees too. Sow annual or biennial herbs like basil, borage, coriander and dill every few weeks through spring and summer for a supply of fresh herbs.

Perennial types such as sage, chives and fennel can be sown more permanently where they’ll continue to supply you with delicious herbs year in, year out. Just think of the money you could save by growing your own!

GET GROWING

Sow tender seeds such as basil and coriander indoors and plant out when the risk of frost has passed. The rest of the herbs can be sown at the same time indoors or wait until May and sow straight outdoors in containers. Generally, herbs need plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil so ensure they are placed in a prime position. On the other hand, if you are growing an indoor herb garden, a bright windowsill where they get at least four hours of sunlight per day is ideal. Once you’ve enjoyed an abundance of herbs at your fingertips, you’ll never look back.