Thai rice with tofu and aubergine

Parsley is an annual which is grown for it’s flavoursome leaves which are used for garnish or chopped into sauces, butters, dressings and stuffings.  Parsley curled is more suited as a garnish while flat leaved (French or Giant Italian) has a stronger taste and is easier to prepare. Plants can be planted outside from early […]

Chives is the common name of Allium Schoenoprasum and is closely related to leeks, garlic and shallots. It’s an easy herb to add to many recipes with just a snip of the scissors to add instant flavour. Chives have a delicate flavour and should be added to a dish just before serving. Try chives in […]

We asked Liz (and Maisie of course)   “What are the benefits of growing herbs as companion plants?” Many of us grow herbs in containers and the garden to use in the kitchen. But grown as companion plants herbs benefit other plants as well. Companion planting helps maintain a natural balance in the garden by growing […]

Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica or wild celery (other names include angel’s fishing rod, archangel, aunt Jericho ground ash, Holy Ghost, root of the Holy Ghost and St Michael’s flower), is a biennial herb that has been valued for centuries for its medicinal and culinary uses. Native to northern Europe, it is a […]