Site Search: Herbs and Vegetables by Category

This is where we categorise all the Herbs and Vegetables in our catalogue into groups. We have separate pages for Flowers, Shrubs and Trees and Garden Sundries and Accessories

Use the search facility above to search the entire catalogue if you are looking for plants or products by name. And don't forget that the menu on the left also provides quick access to most of our categories, and to complete indexes of all of our varieties.

Award Winners
There are three basic awards in the horticultural world: All America Selections, Fleuroselect and the Royal Horticultural Society. You can find our more about each of these organisations and what their judging and awarding criteria are by clicking on their respective links above.: A.A.S. All America Selections; Fleuroselect; R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit

Herbs
We list herbs for culinary use (not medicinal). We have assembled a few of the most common herbs into their own lists, but the A to Z list is probably the one you will find most useful.: All Varieties: A-Z; Annual; Perennial; Basil; Chives; Oregano; Parsley; Rocket; RHS Award of Garden Merit Winners; AAS Award Winners

Beans, Peas, Pods and Seeds
Nutritional experts generally consider that we eat too few beans. With their ease of growing and the wide variety that are available, we really have no excuse.: All Varieties; Beans: All Varieties; Broad Beans; Climbing Beans; Dwarf Beans; French Beans; Runner Beans; Peas; Sweetcorn

The Brassica Family
Some people love them and some people simply can't stand them. They are, however, extremely good for you, and it doesn't take much effort to have them available all year round, especially if you have a good-sized freezer.: All Varieties; Broccoli; Brussels Sprouts; Cabbage: all; Cabbage: spring; Cabbage: Summer; Cabbage: Winter; Cabbage: Savoy; Calabrese; Cauliflower; Kale

Marrows, Zuccini (Courgette) and Squashes
Much more versatile than many people realize. Not hardy, but extremely easy to grow. And absolutely wonderful for introducing children to the ancient mysteries of vegetable growing.: All Varieties; Courgette (Zucchini); Marrow; Pumpkins; Squash (inc Butternut)

The Onion Family
Imagine a kitchen without access to members of this family of vegetables. Even the worst cook can bring flavour into the blandest of dishes with the addition of an onion - raw or cooked (or pickled).: All Varieties; Chives; Leeks; Pickling Onions; Shallots; Spring (aka Bunching, Scallion)

Organic
Some people will no longer grow anything but organic. Some people insist that organic vegetables taste better. But one thing is certain: - if you buy organic seed, then you must use organic growing methods. Otherwise what ends up on your table is not an organically grown vegetable.: All Varieties

Root Crops
Apart from the occasional carrot, some people eat almost none of these important vegetables. Beetroot, radishes and carrots are wonderful additions to the summer diet.: All Varieties; Beetroot; Carrots; Radish; Parsnips; Swedes; Turnips

Salad and Leaf Crops
Generally considered summer crops, but corn salad produces sweet tender leaves in the middle of winter. And rocket can also be harvested in the winter months if given a little protection.: All Varieties; Corn Salad (Lamb's Lettuce); Cress; Lettuce; Mustard; Rocket; Salad Leaf Mixes; Watercress

Stalks and Shoots
Not the most commonly grown vegetables in the small garden, but don't overlook some of the new varieties of spinach, which could just as easily be listed under salad crops and are quick and easy to grow.: All Varieties; Asparagus; Celery; Swiss Chard; Spinach; Sprouting Seeds

Vegetable Fruits
A greenhouse widens the range of these vegetables that can be grown, but outdoor varieties of tomatoes and cucumbers produce quality crops, and a warm sunny windowsill will do nicely for peppers and aubergines.: All Varieties; Aubergines (Egg Plant); Cucumbers; Peppers: Chili/Hot; Peppers: Sweet; Tomatoes

Fruits
Most people probably don't think of growing fruit from seed. But there are a useful number of varieties that crop very well from seed. And you simply can't beat an alpine strawberry for flavour.: Cape Gooseberry (Golden Berry); Kiwi Fruit; Melon; Passion Flower; Rhubarb; Strawberry; Watermelon

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