Herb heaven

Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Growing your own herbs can be one of the most satisfying forms of gardening.

You don’t need a large space, and they can be grown indoors or outside.

Herbs will add a touch of colour to your décor, and there are the obvious benefits of being able to snip them when needed to add flavour to culinary dishes.

If growing outdoors, try and find a spot near to your kitchen. If growing in pots, the best varieties are the low or dwarf varieties, such as parsley, chives, thyme, tarragon, basil, marjoram, oregano, and coriander.

TOP TIPS
• Use self-watering pots
• Find a potting mix with slow release fertiliser
• Grow in a sunny spot
• Don’t harvest until there are plenty of leaves
• Avoid cutting too much at one time, allow regrowth before each harvest