As the word ’guide’ suggests, this is a practical, step by step approach to planting your own herb garden and harvesting the fruits of your labour. Because herbs are grown for cooking or for health or both, how the herbs are grown is very important.

The organic approach that we take does not rely on harmful pesticides or commercial granular fertilizers. Besides being the safest way to grow any edible plant, it is in tune with the ethos of herb growing that has been practiced for hundreds of years.

Success with Herbs

This guide will tell you all the important things you should know about herb gardening. Whether you decide to raise herbs on a windowsill, a balcony, or in the garden, you will find plenty of useful advice here to lead you through the herbal year, starting with buying, sowing and care, seeds and cuttings, choosing the best position, supplying light and warmth and the right soil and finally, harvesting your herbs.