Fragrant, spicy leaves.

Very large dark shiny purple-black, ruffled and fringed leaves. Ideal contrast in bedding or containers or use it as a herb in cooking.

A very fragrant selection and distinct improvement over other Thai Basils. Extra large leaf size and large plants mean more of that intense liquorice fragrance. The bright green leaves make an attractive foil for the purple-red stems which bear violet-pink flowers. Superb as a container plant on the patio where you can smell its aroma. Excellent for bedding edging and the vegetable or flower … click for more

Tasting like a mixture of mint and cloves it compliments courgettes and is legendary in tomato and pasta dishes. Use fresh or dried in salads, casseroles and vinegars. Insect repellent and companion plant for tomatoes. Companion Plant: Reputed to improve the growth and flavour of tomatoes, and keep most insects and bugs off most of your vegetables. Diluted crushed leaves make an effective organic … click for more

Introducing Basil Cinnamon, Basil Lettuce Leaf, Basil Greek, Basil Purple Delight, Basil Lemon and Basil Ararat better known as The Spice Boys! Individually attractive and unique in appearance - from frilly spice to plain leaved spice. Together they offer a symphony of flavours to tantalise your taste buds in salads, cooking and garnishes. Basil lettuce Leaf: Almost in appearance to a frilly- … click for more

One of the most deliciously flavoured of culinary herbs, widely used on the Continent, is one of the few winter hardy herbs for all-year-round fresh use. It has a rich savoury taste of its own often said to resemble that of caraway, which blends well with fish and meat. The leaves can be chopped and used in salads, stews, herb butter, dressings, etc., or used as a garnish in the same way as … click for more

A dual purpose annual herb grown for its seeds or fresh young leaves. The seeds are delicious in cakes and when crushed, add an orangey flavour to meat dishes. The young leaves are often called 'Cilantro'; finely chop and add to chicken soup to give it a Latin touch or soak the crushed seeds in hot water and add the liquid only to cubes of pork simmering in tomatoes for a real Mexican flavour. … click for more

A dual purpose annual herb grown for its seeds or fresh young leaves. The seeds are delicious in cakes and when crushed, add an orangey flavour to meat dishes. The young leaves are often called 'Cilantro'; finely chop and add to chicken soup to give it a Latin touch or soak the crushed seeds in hot water and add the liquid only to cubes of pork simmering in tomatoes for a real Mexican flavour. … click for more

A unique Coriander producing 'carrot fern-like leaves' with that distinctive coriander taste but with increased sweetness. Plants are quick maturing, producing plenty of leaf that can be used as a 'cut and come again' salad leaf, or when a fully mature plant.

Easy and quick to grow, direct outdoors or in containers.

Height: 15-60cm (6-24in).

Has a flavour all its own in both leaves and seeds. Excellent in sauces, salads, soups etc. Leaves can replace parsley, tarragon and mint in sauces.

An exquisite dwarf form of this special, architectural plant. However, the charm of the original is not lost, as the ferny foliage is highly attractive and most delicate. The plant is surprisingly compact, making it ideal for container growing.

Excellent in the herb garden, and ideal for windowsill growing. Easy to grow.

New 2008

Daisy-like flowers with yellow centres and feathery foliage which has an apple smell when crushed. Apple fragrance. Makes a delicious soothing tea, skin wash and shampoo. Will grow in any soil, ideally in full sun. Height to 50cm (20in) but can be trimmed. Please note: This chamomile is not suitable for use as a lawn.

Extra large, highly decorative leaves of deepest red with a medium mustard flavour. Sow from spring onwards to use as 'cut and come again' or in summer/autumn to overwinter. Great for salads and stir-fries.

A hardy annual with lilac tubular flowers which bloom from July to September, it grows to 30-45cm (12-18in) in height. With slender bronze green leaves. Lends an aromatic peppery tang to soups and seafoods. Used to aid digestion, reduce fevers and also for bee stings. Companion Plant: Grown near or next to Broad Beans it is reputed to help repel black fly. Gather some Savory when harvesting the … click for more