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Specialising in Organic Culinary, Aromatic, Decorative

and Medicinal Herbs

Jekka’s Herb Farm, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, Bristol BS35 3SYTel: 01454 418878 or 0845 2903255 Fax: 01454 424907

Email: [email protected] www.jekkasherbfarm.com

Welcome to our 2010 ‘taster’ catalogue: my top 100 herbs.

I’ve been growing herbs organically for almost thirty years now, and today grow over 600 varieties here on the farm in rural South Gloucestershire.

Our range of herbs and seeds is rather large these days, and customers often ask “Which herbs do you recommend?” Hence this ‘inspirational’ catalogue. It’s arranged in chapters, to help you to plan your herb garden.

To see our entire 600+ herb varieties, you may wish to order our Complete Herb List (pg 54) or visit our website. Because we grow seasonally, not all of our herbs are available all the time. To find out what’s available now, and place your order, visit our website. If you prefer to use the order form at the back of this catalogue, that’s fine and we’ll do our very best to fulfil the order, but remember, we grow seasonally so not everything’s available all the time.

I really hope you enjoy my top 100 herbs - brew up a fresh pot of aromatic rosemary tea, sit back, feet up, and find inspiration!

Jekka McVicar, Organic Herb Farmer RHS Gold Medallist 1993 - 2009Lawrence Medal Winner 2009Tudor Rose Award 2007, 2008

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Jekka McVicar, as seen at BBC Gardener’s World Live Show 2009

Specialising in over 600 varieties of Organic Culinary, Aromatic, Decorative and Medicinal Herbs

qty. Seeds 8cm pot 1 litre pot

Specialising in over 600 vatieties of Organic Culinary, Aromatic, Decorative and Medicinal HerbsSpecialising in over 600 varieties of Organic Culinary, Aromatic, Decorative and Medicinal Herbs

Welcome to our Top 100 Herbs 1Calendar of Events 3Our Full Range of Services 4Why Organic 6Abbreviations and Symbols 7Jekka’s Top 100 Herbs Your First Herb Garden 8 Herbs for Shady Areas 12 Show Stopping Herbs 16 Butterfly & Bee Herbs 20 Salad Herbs 24 Herbs for a Cook’s Garden 28 Herbs for Home Remedies 32 Herbs to Give Structure and Beautiful Borders 36 Grow a Native Herb Garden 40 Thyme upon Thyme 44Seeds 48Jekka’s Books 52Gift Vouchers, Jute Bags & Herb Cards 54Plants Index 55Order Form Checklist 58Order Form 59

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Angelica archangelica Angelica

Contents 2010 is International Year of Biodiversity, raising awareness that natural wildlife habitats are under threat. Don’t miss our chapters on ‘Butterfly and Bee Herbs’, and ‘Grow a Native Herb Garden’. We also have a Biodiversity Seed Collection on page 49.


March 26, 27, 28 Herb Farm Open Days April 23, 24, 25 Herb Farm Open Days May 6 - 9 RHS Malvern Spring Gardening Show May 25 - 29 RHS Chelsea Flower Show June 11, 12, 13 Herb Farm Open Days July 6 - 11 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower ShowJuly 23, 24, 25 Herb Farm Open Days September 3, 4, 5 Herb Farm Open Days

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February 23 West of England Herb Group March 3 Hort. Lecture of the Year Assoc., Lisburn March 12 Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends Society March 15 Fagus Garden Club, Nailsea April 6 Snittersfield Garden Club April 13 Askham Bryan College Gardening Club September 8 Grayshott Gardeners September 22 The Priory, Halberton

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Folgate’ Lavender Folgate

Thymus ‘Jekka’s Rosy Carpet’ Jekka’s Rosy Carpet Thyme

All dates are correct at time of going to print, but may be subject to unforseen change. Please visit our website for up-to-date information, as additional lectures and events may occur throughout the year.

Calendar of Events 2010Further details available online at www.jekkasherbfarm.com

Jekka’s LecturesPlease contact the venue for more information. You can also sign up for our email newsletter for regular updates.


In addition to plants and seeds.... Jekka’s Signed Books See page....52

Gift Vouchers See page....54

Herb Gift Cards See page....54

Jute Bags See page....54

Specimen Plants Ideal for landscapers, professional horticulturalists, designers, hotels and restaurants, gardeners: add instant impact from our extensive range of larger, mature herbs. Contact us on 0845 2903255 or email [email protected] or visit our website for further details.

Garden Design Consultancy Jekka’s bespoke garden design consultancy is much sought after. Former clients include private gardens and estates, hotels and restaurants, castles and monasteries, celebrity chefs and specialist retailers. If you are planning a herb garden, why not have it expertly designed? Contact us for an initial, informal discussion on 0845 2903256 or email [email protected].

Lectures Jekka loves to talk about herbs and regularly shares her passion and expertise at different venues across the country. See our Calendar of Events on page 3 for Jekka’s lectures throughout 2010, and visit our website to see the very latest bookings.

Newsletter Visit our website and join our mailing list to receive our monthly newsletter. Keep up-to-date with all of the latest news from the farm, including special offers, recipes, seasonal gardening tips and important dates. Signing up is a quick and simple process, and we promise not to pass your details to any third parties.

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Our Full Range of ServicesIn addition to our organic plants, seeds and seed collections, we also offer a range of other services:


Herb Farm Open Days - Visit Us Usually our herbs are only available by mail order. However, five times each year we welcome the public to visit the farm. Come along and browse and buy herbs, attend (pre-bookable) herb workshops with multi-award winning Jekka, or follow our twice daily farm tour. See our Calendar of Events on page 3 for dates.

We’re open from 10am-4pm on each open day. Visit our website for details, to pre-book herb workshops, and sign up to our newsletter to be reminded.

Flower Shows - Visit Us Jekka’s Herb Farm has been awarded over 60 RHS gold medals, including 14 at the Chelsea Flower Show alone. For our Chelsea 2009 exhibit, we were truly honoured to receive the Lawrence Medal for the best exhibit at any RHS flower show during the year: a first for an organic nursery, and a first for a herb nursery! At Hampton Court Palace we received the Tudor Rose award for the Best Floral Exhibit for two years running: an unprecedented achievement. In 2010, we’ll have stands at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show, the Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. See our Calender of Events on page 3 for dates, and check our website for further details.

Herbs Wishlist We made some changes to our website last year. Our herbs are available seasonally according to the species, so our website now shows you what is currently available to order. But if your desired herb is unavailable, you can add it to your online wishlist and we‘ll drop you an email when it becomes available.

Advice Gardening advice and seasonal tips are always freely available on our website, and we will enclose a general Herb Care info’ sheet with your order. If you require advice about the status of your order, please email [email protected]. During the height of the season we regret that we are unable to offer general gardening advice, but we do recommend that you contact the Royal Horticultural Society.

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“When I first started growing herbs organically, I was thought eccentric” recalls Jekka “but now more people are aware of the benefits of foods grown free from pesticides and other harmful chemicals..”

Moreover, there is no danger of contamination from chemicals before you touch, sniff, eat or use our herbs medicinally.

“..Just as life is a cycle, so too is the garden. Organic principles respect the environment by working in close harmony with the cycles of nature.” Jekka McVicar

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Why Organic?Jekka’s Herb Farm has always grown herbs organically, and is certified by the Soil Association.

Organic herbs attract bees, birds and butterflies, enhancing pollination and increasing yields. By growing organically, you not only create a beautiful garden teeming with wildlife, you also increase the productivity and health of the plants you grow.

Our plants are slow-grown locally and seasonally, thereby minimising our carbon footprint.

Our slow-grown herbs are fully acclimatised to our sometimes tempestuous UK weather. So, unlike some force-grown plants, they will not keel over and die once exposed to a bit of fresh air.

Our herbs are grown free from pesticides, herbicides and other harmful chemicals and we use only organically certified products, and plant feeds which do not contain manufactured nitrates. We use organic, peat-free compost based on wood fibre and bark.


Jekka’s Top 100 Herbs


Abbreviations and Symbols

Culinary Medicinal Biodiversity

Annual Biennial Perennial Native

Plant Hardiness RatingAll of the herbs listed herein are clearly marked

according to which temperatures they will withstand, indicated as follows:

HARDY hardy to -15ºC

FROST HARDY hardy to -5ºC

HALF HARDY hardy to 0ºC

FROST TENDER not hardy below +5ºC

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* Not originally raised on the farm

PBR: Plant Breeders’ Rights AGM: RHS Award of Garden Merit


PL49 Lavandula angustifolia ‘Folgate’ Lavender FolgateHardy, evergreen perennial, Ht. 60 cm. Short spikes of mid purple blue flowers in summer. Grey, green, aromatic foliage. Compact habit. Medicinal and culinary, add flowers and leaves sparingly to stews, soups and salads.

PA22 Allium schoenoprasum ChivesHardy perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Purple globe shaped flowers in spring. Leaves and flowers have mild onion flavour. Add to salads, egg and cheese dishes.


Your First Herb GardenAll the herbs that you need to get started. They’re easy to grow, and will give you a constant supply of fresh organic herbs.

PM26 Mentha spicataSpearmint, Garden MintHardy perennial, Ht. 60 cm. Small purple, mauve flowers in summer. Mid green oval serrated spearmint scented leaves. Good for mint sauces and jellies. Add to vegetables and salads.

£3.50 £4.50

200 £4.00 £5.50

PA22 PL49

PM26

£1.50

£3.50 £4.50

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PO31 Origanum vulgareOregano, Wild MarjoramHardy perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Clusters of small mauve, purple flowers in summer. Oval, dark green hairy aromatic leaves. Strong flavour, use with meat and vegetables. Very attractive to butterflies.

£1.90

£3.50

£4.50

PM32 Mentha suaveolens Apple MintHardy perennial, Ht. 80 cm. Mauve flowers from summer to autumn. Oval hairy mid green leaves. Good for mint sauces and jellies. Add to vegetables and salads.

£3.50 £4.50

1000

PO31

PM32

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PR10 Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus Group AGMProstrate RosemaryHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Small pale blue flowers in spring and summer. Short dark green needle-shaped aromatic leaves. Arching prostrate habit. Culinary, combines well with meat especially lamb.


PP25 Petroselinum crispum ParsleyHardy biennial, Ht. 40 cm. Flat umbels of small creamy white flowers in the summer of the second season. Bright green, serrated, curly leaves. Culinary, a rich source of vitamins and iron. Grow in a rich soil.

£1.50 £3.00 £4.00

650

£4.00 £5.50

PP25

PR10

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PT59 Thymus vulgarisCommon Thyme, Garden ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 20 cm. Mauve flowers in summer. Small mid green leaves. Culinary, use in stews, salads, sauces, etc. Medicinal, antibacterial and anti fungal.


PS13 Salvia officinalis Purpurascens AGM Purple Sage, Red SageHardy perennial, Ht. 70 cm. Blue, mauve flowers in summer. Aromatic, oval, textured purple, red, grey leaves. Culinary and medicinal.

PT62 Thymus vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’Silver Posie ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 35 cm. Pale pink/lilac flowers in summer. Small silver and green variegated leaves. Culinary, good with chicken and fish.

PS13

£4.00 £5.50

£1.70 £3.50 £4.50

1000

£3.50 £4.50

PT59

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Herbs for Shady AreasHerbs which thrive in shady spots in the garden...

PA25 Allium ursinumRamsons, Wild Garlic, Wood GarlicHardy perennial, Ht. up to 45 cm. White star shaped flowers in late spring. Leaves have a strong onion flavour, eat when young before flowering. The flowers are also edible. Medicinal antiseptic.

£3.50

£4.50

PA29 Angelica archangelica AngelicaHardy monocarpic, Ht. up to 2.5m. Round umbels of sweetly scented flowers in early summer of second year. Use young leaves in salads, young stalks of second year growth can be candied. Also medicinal.

25 £1.50

£3.50

£4.50

PA25

PA29

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PA33 Anthriscus cerefoliumChervil Hardy biennial, grown as an annual, Ht. up to 60cm. Clusters of tiny white flowers in second season. Light green feathery lightly anise flavoured leaves. Plant in partial shade. Plants available May-July only.

425 £1.50 £3.00

PA37 Armoracia rusticanaHorseradishHardy perennial, Ht. up to 90 cm. Tiny white flowers in early spring. Mid green crinkled textured leaves. Harvest roots in Autumn. Culinary and medicinal. INVASIVE.

PM42 Myrrhis odorata Sweet CicelyHardy perennial, Ht. 50cm. White flower heads in spring. Fragrant fern-like leaves which have a sweet anise flavour and can be used with tart fruit to reduce acidity.

22 £2.00

£4.00

£5.50

PA33 PA37

PM42

£3.50 £4.50

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PR15 Rumex acetosaSorrel, Broad Leaved SorrelHardy perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Small insignificant green flowers in summer. Lance shaped green leaves. Culinary, use young leaves in salads, sharp lemon flavour. Makes a very good soup.

500 £1.50 £3.50 £4.50


650 £1.50 £3.00 £4.00

100 £3.00 £3.50 £4.50

PR15

PP25

PP40

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PP40 Primula vulgaris AGMPrimroseHardy perennial, Ht.12cm. Scented, single, pale yellow flowers in spring. Bright green oblong leaves. A good source of nectar for butterflies and bees. Traditional medicinal herb.


PV16 Viola sororia ‘Freckles’ Viola Freckles - NEW!Hardy perennial, Ht. 10cm. Comparatively large, beautiful white flowers with purple/violet freckles in early summer. Toothed heart-shaped mid-green leaves. Use flowers in salads.

£4.00 £5.50

PV13 Viola sororia ‘Albiflora’White VioletHardy perennial, Ht. 10cm. Comparatively large, beautiful white flowers in early summer. Toothed heart-shaped mid-green leaves. Use flowers in salads.

£4.00 £5.50

PV16

PV13

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Show Stopping HerbsHerbs for sheer impact - all of these have appeared in our gold medal winning exhibits at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

PC11 Cedronella canariensis Balm of GileadHalf hardy perennial, Ht. 1m. Attractive pink to mauve two lipped flowers in summer. Very aromatic three lobed leaves. Medicinal. Protect in winter.

£5.00 £6.50

PD20 Dianthus ‘Mrs Sinkins’

Hardy perennial, Ht. 30cm. Very fragrant clove scented double white flowers in summer. Narrow grey-green leaves. Flower petals can be eaten in salads.

£4.00 £5.50

PC11

PD20

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PL14 Lavandula ‘Helmsdale’ PBRHelmsdale LavenderFrost hardy, evergreen perennial, Ht. 60 cm. Burgundy purple flowers topped with burgundy bracts in summer. Narrow, short, green grey aromatic leaves. Medicinal and culinary.

£4.00 £5.50

PL31 Linum perenneFlax, LinseedHardy perennial, Ht. 60cm. Sky blue flowers in summer. Small narrow mid green leaves. A beneficial biodiversity plant. Traditional medicinal herb.

70 £1.70

£3.50

£4.50

PM34 Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’Pineapple MintHardy perennial, Ht. 50 cm. White flowers from summer to autumn. Oval variegated cream and green leaves. Add to vegetables, salads and fruit salads.

£3.50 £4.50

PL14

PL31

PM34

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PM39 Monarda didymaBee Balm Bergamot, Red BergamotHardy perennial, Ht. 80 cm. Fantastic large red flowers in summer. Mid green, oval, pointed, toothed, strongly scented leaves. The leaves can be used to make tisanes and combine well with fish and salad dishes.

£5.00 £6.50

PM46 Myrtus communis ‘Variegata’Variegated MyrtleFrost hardy, evergreen shrub, Ht. 2m. White flowers with a hint of pink in midsummer, followed by blue/black berries in autumn. Oval, light green and cream variegated, aromatic leaves. Culinary, use with pork and game dishes. Protect from excessive rain and cold wind.

£4.00 £5.50

PO47 Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’Oregano Kent Beauty

Frost hardy perennial, Ht. 20cm. Tiny pretty pink flowers surrounded by grey, green bracts that turn deep pink, purple as they mature in summer. Aromatic round grey green leaves. This is a stunning plant ideal for planting in containers or gravel.

PM39

PM46

PO47

£5.00 £6.50

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PO26 Origanum dictamnus Cretan OreganoFrost hardy perennial, Ht. 15cm. Tiny pretty pink flowers surrounded by small grey, green bracts that turn pink, purple as they mature in summer. Aromatic round grey green leaves that are covered in softy woolly white down. Culinary and medicinal.

£5.00 £6.50

PU01 Ugni molinae Chilean GuavaFrost hardy, evergreen shrub, Ht. up to 2.5m. Pretty shell pink flowers in summer, followed by round fruit which ripen to red in the autumn. Eat when soft, tastes of strawberries. Reputedly Queen Victoria’s favourite fruit.

£6.00 £9.50

PO26

PU01

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Butterfly and Bee HerbsHelp save our bees! 2010 is International Year of Biodiversity, so encourage beneficial insects and wildlife into your garden, and reap the benefit as they help to increase your yield.

PC16 Centranthus ruberRed Valerian, Jupiter’s BeardHardy perennial, Ht. 60 cm. Showy fragrant red flowers in summer. Oval pointed grey green leaves. Excellent butterfly plant.

100 £1.70 £3.50 £4.50

PH09 Hyssopus officinalis subsp. aristatusRock HyssopHardy perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Dense spikes of small blue flowers in summer. Small narrow lance shaped aromatic green leaves. Good compact habit. Culinary.

£3.50 £4.50

PH05 Hesperis matronalis Sweet RocketHardy perennial, Ht. 90 cm. Clusters of night scented white or purple flowers in summer. Lance shaped leaves. Culinary. Good food plant for the Orange Tip Butterfly.

100 £1.70

£3.50

£4.50

PC16

PH05

PH09

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PL42 Lavandula angustifolia ‘Twickel Purple’Lavender Twickel PurpleHardy, evergreen perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Medium spikes of mauve flowers in summer. Grey, green aromatic foliage. Culinary, add flowers and leaves sparingly to stews, soups and salads. Also medicinal.

£4.00 £5.50

PM11 Mentha longifolia Buddleia Mint Group Buddleia MintHardy perennial, Ht. 80 cm. Purple flowers from summer to autumn. Long grey, green, toothed leaves. Attracts butterflies and hoverflies, good for flower arrangements.

£3.50 £4.50

PL42

PM11

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PN06 Nepeta racemosa ‘Walkers Low’Catmint Walkers LowHardy perennial, Ht. 75 cm. Clusters of small blue, purple flowers in summer. Aromatic, grey, oval, toothed, leaves. Cats adore the scent. Good bee plant.

£4.00 £5.50

PO36 Origanum vulgare ‘Compactum’Compact OreganoHardy perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Large clusters of small pink flowers in summer. Oval green aromatic leaves. Culinary, use with meat, fish and pasta. Very attractive to butterflies.

£4.00 £5.50

PR12 Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Sissinghurst Blue’ AGMSissinghurst Blue RosemaryFrost hardy, evergreen perennial, Ht. 80 cm. Small dark blue flowers in spring and summer. Short, fine, dark green needle-shaped aromatic leaves. Upright habit. Culinary and medicinal.

£4.00 £5.50

PN06

PO36

PR12

PN06

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PT84 Thymus serpyllum ‘Magic Carpet’Magic Carpet ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 3cm. Mauve flowers in summer. Small gold and green variegated leaves. Decorative.

£3.50 £4.50

PV01 Valeriana officinalisValerianHardy perennial, Ht. up to 1.2m. Clusters of small sweetly-scented pale pink/white flowers in summer. Mid green deeply divided and toothed leaves. Traditional medicinal herb. Prefers a damp situation.

140 £1.70

£3.50

£4.50

PV01

PT84

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Salad HerbsGrow your own organic salad herbs to use fresh from your garden, and never buy a bag of leaves from the supermarket again!

PA24 Allium tuberosumGarlic Chives, Chinese ChivesHardy perennial, Ht. 60 cm. White star shaped flowers in summer. Culinary, very mild garlic flavour. Use leaves and flowers in salads.

65 £1.90 £3.50 £4.50

PA34 Apium graveolensCelery Leaf, Wild CeleryHardy biennial, Ht. 30cm-1m. Tiny green white flowers in summer of second year. The leaves have a strong celery flavour, use young leaves in salads or to flavour soups and sauces. Medicinal, internally used for osteo-arthritis.

270 £1.70

£3.00

£4.00

PB01 Beta vulgaris ‘Bull’s Blood’Bulls BloodHardy biennial, grown as annual. Ht 30 cm. Deep red leaves, very attractive, good in the vegetable garden or the herb garden. Use young leaves in salads or as a vegetable.

40 £2.00 £3.00 £4.00

PA24 PA34

PB01

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PC23 Cichorium intybusChicory, SuccoryHardy perennial, Ht. 1m. Clear blue flowers in the second summer. Oval mid green coarsely toothed leaves. Use young leaves and flowers in salads. Also medicinal.

125 £1.70

£4.50

£3.50

PD04 Diplotaxis muralis Wild RocketHardy perennial, Ht. 75 cm. Small yellow 4 petalled flowers in summer. Deeply divided aromatic leaves which are delicious in salads, they have a more intense flavour than Salad Rocket. Plant in partial shade.

450 £1.70 £4.50£3.50

PD04

PC23

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PF09 Fragaria vesca Wild StrawberryHardy perennial, Ht. up to 30 cm. Small white flowers followed by small sweet red fruit all summer. Trifoliate mid green toothed leaves which are edible when young. Culinary and medicinal.

300 £1.90

£4.50

£3.50

PM16 Mentha x piperita f. citrata ‘Basil’Basil MintHardy perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Purple flowers from summer to autumn. Oval, shiny, mid green, peppermint and basil scented leaves . Good in oils and vinegars.

£4.50£3.50

PR17 Rumex scutatusBuckler Leaf Sorrel, French SorrelHardy perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Small insignificant green flowers in summer. Squat shield shaped green leaves which taste similar to green apples. Culinary, use young leaves in salads.

250 £1.50 £4.50£3.50

PF09

PM16

PR17

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PM28 Mentha spicata var. crispa ‘Moroccan’Moroccan MintHardy perennial, Ht. 40 cm. White flowers from summer to autumn. Mid green oval serrated leaves with an excellent spearmint flavour. Resistant to mint rust. Culinary, good with potatoes, salads and in mint sauce.

£4.50£3.50

PO27 Origanum marjoranaSweet Marjoram, Knotted MarjoramHalf hardy perennial, often grown as an annual. Ht. 30 cm. Tiny white flowers which grow round a green centre. Oval, pale green, soft, very aromatic leaves. Excellent culinary flavour, use with meat or vegetables. Medicinal, infuse as tea for colds and headaches.

100 £1.50

£3.50

PM28

PO27

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Herbs for a Cook’s GardenTransform your meal into a feast with fresh culinary herbs - best grown in a sunny spot near the kitchen.

PA26 Aloysia triphylla AGMLemon VerbenaFrost hardy shrub, deciduous, Ht. up to 3m. Delicate small white flowers in summer. Highly fragrant lemon scented leaves. Culinary, use in drinks, jams, jellies and ice cream. Also medicinal.

£5.00 £6.50

PA45 Artemisia dracunculus French TarragonFrost hardy perennial, Ht. 90 cm. Rarely flowers in the UK. Aromatic long narrow smooth green leaves which have an anise flavour. Excellent culinary herb, needs protection from excessive rain in winter.

£4.00 £5.50

PA26

PA45

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PL01 Laurus nobilis AGM Bay*Hardy, evergreen tree, Ht. up to 8m. Small pale yellow flowers in spring followed by oval dark blue berries. Oval dark green leaves. Culinary. Add to stocks, soups, stews, etc. Small plants can be kept on the windowsill in winter.

£6.00 £9.50

PM31 Mentha spicata ‘Tashkent’ Tashkent MintHardy perennial, Ht. 80 cm. Purple flowers from summer to autumn. Mid green oval serrated, textured, spearmint scented leaves. Resistant to mint rust. Culinary, excellent flavour. Good with potatoes, salads and in mint sauce.

£3.50 £4.50

PL29 Levisticum officinale LovageHardy perennial, Ht. up to 2m. Flat clusters of small pale greenish yellow flowers in summer. Deeply divided toothed mid green leaves that smell of celery when crushed. Culinary, use young leaves in soups, stews and with new potatoes.

105 £1.50 £3.50 £4.50

PM31

PL01

PL29

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PP26 Petroselinum crispum FrenchFrench ParsleyFrost hardy biennial, Ht. 60 cm. Flat umbels of small creamy white flowers in the summer of the second season. Dark green, serrated leaves. Culinary, good strong flavour, a rich source of vitamins and iron. Grow in a rich soil.

650 £1.50 £3.00 £4.00

PS05 Salvia lavandulifoliaNarrow Leaved Sage, Spanish Sage, Lavender Sage Frost hardy perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Pretty blue flowers in summer. Aromatic, oval, grey-green textured small leaves. Culinary, good with tomato sauces. Very neat habit.

£4.00 £5.50

PR06 Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Green Ginger’Green Ginger RosemaryFrost hardy, evergreen perennial, Ht. 60cm. Small pale blue flowers in spring. Short dark green, ginger scented, needle-shaped aromatic leaves. Good compact, upright habit. Great culinary flavour.

£4.00 £5.50

PP26 PS05

PR06

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PS28 Satureja montanaWinter SavoryHardy perennial. Semi evergreen, Ht. 30 cm. Small white tinged with pink flowers in summer. Dark green linear pungent leaves. Culinary, good for salt free diets.

250 £1.70

£3.50

£4.50

PT24 Thymus citriodorus Lemon ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 15 cm. Pink flowers in summer. Small dark green leaves which have a good strong lemon scent. Good culinary thyme with chicken and fish.

£3.50 £4.50

PS28

PT24

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Herbs for Home Remedies Natural healing herbs for everyday use.Warning! If you are in any doubt about using a herbal remedy, seek professional advice and always in the event of serious accidents or illness.

PB12 Bulbine frutescensAfrican Bulbine, Burn Jelly PlantFrost tender perennial, Ht. 45cm. Star shaped yellow or orange flowers throughout the year. Succulent foliage. The leaves produce a gel which soothes minor cuts, burns and herpes.

£5.00 £6.50

PC17 Chamaemelum nobileChamomile, Roman ChamomileHardy perennial, Ht. 10cm in leaf , Ht. 30cm in flower. White daisy like flowers in summer. Sweet smelling foliage. Use flowers to make chamomile tea to relax; also eases nausea.

1080 £2.00 £4.50£3.50

PC05 Calendula officinalisPot MarigoldFrost hardy annual, Ht. 45 cm. Orange/yellow single flowers throughout the season until the first frosts. Oval slightly hairy leaves. Culinary, use flowers in salads. A cream from the flowers heals minor wounds, rashes and sunburn. Plants available April - September only.

45 £1.70 £3.00

PB12

PC17

PC05

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PF06 Foeniculum vulgare FennelHardy perennial, Ht. up to 2.1m. Large flat umbels of small yellow flowers in summer followed by aromatic edible seeds. Soft green feathery foliage. Culinary uses with fish, pork, salads and barbecues. A tea made from the seeds aids digestion, and helps to prevent heartburn and constipation. When cooled, the tea is also beneficial to babies with colic.

230 £1.70 £4.50£3.50

PL17 Lavandula x intermedia ‘Lullingstone Castle’ Lavender Lullingstone CastleHardy, evergreen perennial, Ht. 1m. Long spikes of mauve flowers in summer. Excellent for cutting and drying. Silver, grey aromatic foliage. Medicinal and culinary. Rub fresh flowers and leaves onto skin to deter mosquitoes; infuse in water then add to the bath for a calming, restorative soak. £5.50£4.00

PF06

PL17

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PM05 Melissa officinalis Lemon BalmHardy perennial, Ht. 75cm. Clusters of small cream flowers in summer. Oval toothed and textured lemon scented leaves. Culinary use to flavour stuffings and salads. Lemon balm tea can help relieve headaches and tension, and even restore the memory.

160 £1.50 £4.50£3.50

PM14 Mentha x piperita black peppermintBlack PeppermintHardy perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Purple/pink flowers from summer to autumn. Very dark brown, oval, pointed, toothed, strongly peppermint scented leaves. Culinary and medicinal, a tea from the leaves aids digestion.

£4.50£3.50

PM05

PM14

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PR01 Rosmarinus officinalis RosemaryHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 1m. Small pale blue flowers in spring and summer. Short dark green needle-shaped aromatic leaves. Upright habit. Culinary and medicinal. A tea made from a 3cm sprig helps restore the memory, and is a good mouthwash for halitosis; use an infusion in the final rinse of a hair wash for extra shine.

100 £2.00 £5.50£4.00

PS08 Salvia officinalis SageHardy perennial, Ht. 60 cm. Blue, mauve flowers in summer. Aromatic, oval, grey-green textured leaves. Culinary and medicinal. An excellent remedy as a hot infusion for colds, or combine with a little cider vinegar to make a gargle for sore throats.

140 £1.70 £4.50£3.50

PS41 Symphytum x uplandicumRussian ComfreyHardy perennial, Ht. 1m. Clusters of pink, purple flowers in summer. Lance shaped mid green leaves which are covered with slightly prickly hairs. Infuse leaves in oil, allow to cool, use on bruises and clean cuts to aid healing.

£3.50 £4.50

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Herbs to give Structure and Beautiful BordersGive shape, style, colour and texture to your formal herb garden.

PB09 Buxus sempervirens ‘Elegantissima’ AGMVariegated BoxHardy evergreen shrub, Ht. 1m. Good variegated gold green leaves. Slow growing. Use either as single specimen plant or plant as hedging.

£5.00

£6.50

PC31 Cynara cardunculus AGMCardoonHardy perennial evergreen, Ht. up to 2.5m. Large thistle like blue/violet flowers in summer, large silver/grey serrated leaves. Blanch leaves in winter to produce edible leaf ribs. Also medicinal.

12 £1.90

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PF07 Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’Bronze FennelHardy perennial, Ht. up to 2.1m. Large flat umbels of small yellow flowers in summer followed by aromatic edible seeds. Striking bronze feathery leaves. Culinary uses with fish, pork and salads.

210 £1.70 £4.50£3.50

PL16 Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’Lavender GrossoHardy, evergreen perennial, Ht. 85 cm. Long spikes of purple blue flowers in summer. Grey, aromatic foliage. Culinary, add flowers and leaves sparingly to stews, soups and salads. Also medicinal.

PL07 Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ AGMLavender HidcoteHardy, evergreen perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Short spikes of dark violet flowers in summer. Grey aromatic foliage. Medicinal and culinary, add flowers and leaves sparingly to stews, soups and salads.

125 £1.90 £5.50£4.00

£5.50£4.00

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PL75 Luma apiculata ‘Nanum’Dwarf LumaFrost hardy, evergreen shrub. Ht. up to 60cm. Small fragrant white flowers in late summer. Dark green leaves, the new growth of which is very small. Very slow growing shrub ideal for hedges and containers. Culinary and medicinal.

£9.50£6.00

PM44 Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina AGMMyrtle TarentinaFrost hardy, evergreen shrub, Ht. 2 m. Small white flowers with golden stamens in summer, followed by blue/black berries in autumn. Small, shiny, dark green, aromatic leaves. Culinary, use with pork and game dishes. Protect from excessive rain in winter.

£6.50£5.00

PO37 Origanum vulgare ‘Nanum’Dwarf OreganoHardy perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Large clusters of small white, pale pink, flowers in summer. Oval green aromatic leaves. Culinary, use with meat, fish and pasta. Excellent as an edging plant.

£4.00 £5.50

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PR13 Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Sudbury Blue’Sudbury Blue RosemaryHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 1m. Small pale blue flowers in spring and summer. Short, dark green, needle-shaped, aromatic leaves. Very upright habit. Culinary and medicinal.

£5.50£4.00

PT16 Teucrium x lucidrys Hedge GermanderHardy evergreen shrub, Ht. 45 cm. Pink flowers in summer. Small, oval shiny dark green leaves. Medicinal, traditional knot garden plant.

£4.00 £5.50

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Grow a Native Herb GardenJoin in the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, and give British wildlife a natural habitat in which to thrive, by growing native herbs.

PA29 Angelica archangelicaAngelicaHardy monocarpic, Ht. up to 2.5m. Round umbels of sweetly scented flowers in early summer of second year. Use young leaves in salads, young stalks of second year growth can be candied. Also medicinal.

25 £1.50 £3.50 £4.50

PA37 Armoracia rusticanaHorseradishHardy perennial, Ht. up to 90 cm. Tiny white flowers in early spring. Mid green crinkled textured leaves. Harvest roots in Autumn. Culinary and medicinal. INVASIVE.

£3.50 £4.50

PA25 Allium ursinumRamsons, Wild Garlic, Wood GarlicHardy perennial, Ht. up to 45 cm. White star shaped flowers in late spring. Leaves have a strong onion flavour, eat when young before flowering. The flowers are also edible. Medicinal antiseptic.

£3.50 £4.50

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PC16 Centranthus ruberRed Valerian, Jupiter’s BeardHardy perennial, Ht. 60 cm. Showy fragrant red flowers in summer. Oval pointed grey green leaves. Excellent butterfly plant.

100 £1.70 £3.50 £4.50

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PC23 Cichorium intybusChicory, SuccoryHardy perennial, Ht. 1m. Clear blue flowers in the second summer. Oval mid green coarsely toothed leaves. Use young leaves and flowers in salads. Also medicinal.

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PF06 Foeniculum vulgare FennelHardy perennial, Ht. up to 2.1m. Large flat umbels of small yellow flowers in summer followed by aromatic edible seeds. Soft green feathery foliage. Culinary uses with fish, pork, salads and barbecues.

230 £1.70 £4.50£3.50

PH05 Hesperis matronalis Sweet RocketHardy perennial, Ht. 90 cm. Clusters of night scented white or purple flowers in summer. Lance shaped leaves. Culinary. Good food plant for the Orange Tip Butterfly.

100 £1.70

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PO31 Origanum vulgareOregano, Wild MarjoramHardy perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Clusters of small mauve, purple flowers in summer. Oval, dark green hairy aromatic leaves. Strong flavour, use with meat and vegetables. Very attractive to butterflies.

£1.90 £3.50 £4.501000

PM42 Myrrhis odorata Sweet CicelyHardy perennial, Ht. 50cm. White flower heads in spring. Fragrant fern-like leaves which have a sweet anise flavour and can be used with tart fruit to reduce acidity.

22 £2.00 £4.00 £5.50

PV05 Viola tricolorHeartsease, Wild PansyHalf hardy perennial, Ht. up to 30cm. Small tricolour flowers from spring until early autumn. Small mid green toothed heart-shaped leaves. Use flowers in salads.

£2.00 £3.50

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Thyme upon ThymeCreate a timeless Thyme Walk - all that these drought lovers demand is a well drained soil in a sunny spot.

PT28 Thymus ‘Creeping Lemon’Creeping Lemon ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 7cm. Pink/purple flowers in summer. Dark green small lemon scented leaves. Good for ground cover and planting in gravel.

£3.50 £4.50

PT17 Teucrium marum Cat ThymeFrost hardy perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Small pink flowers in summer. Very aromatic small grey leaves. Cats adore the scent. Good bee plant. Medicinal.

£4.00 £5.50

PT31 Thymus ‘Fragrantissimus’Orange Scented ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 30 cm. White flowers in summer. Small, grey, green, orange scented leaves. Culinary, use with sweet and savory dishes.

£3.50 £4.50

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PT82 Thymus ‘Jekka’ Jekka’s ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 10 cm. Clusters of small pink flowers in early summer. Mid green highly aromatic leaves. Good culinary flavour, use with fish, chicken and vegetable dishes.

£4.00 £5.50

PT88 Thymus ‘Jekka’s Rosy Carpet’ Jekka’s Rosy Carpet ThymeHardy evergreen perennial. Ht. 3cm. Attractive pink flowers in summer. Dark green leaves which form a dense carpet. Good for paths, lawns and walls.

£4.00 £5.50

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PT44 Thymus pulegioides ‘Bertram Anderson’ AGMBertram Anderson ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 10 cm. Pink/mauve flowers in summer. Small gold, green leaves which grow in a neat mound. Culinary good with vegetables.

£3.50 £4.50

PT45 Thymus pulegioides ‘Foxley’ Foxley ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 10 cm. Pink flowers in summer. Variegated round cream, green leaves. Good culinary flavour. Good ground cover.

£4.00 £5.50

PT41 Thymus pulegioidesBroad Leaved ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 10 cm. Pink flowers in summer. Dark green round leaves. Good culinary thyme, strong flavour. Good ground cover.

£5.50£4.00

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PT83 Thymus serpyllum ‘Vey’Vey ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 3cm. Small pale pink flowers in summer. Small green leaves. Decorative and aromatic. Good for ground cover and planting in gravel. Trim back after flowering.

£4.00

£5.50

PT60 Thymus vulgaris ‘Compactus’Compact ThymeHardy evergreen perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Very pale mauve flowers in summer. Small narrow green leaves. Culinary, use in stews, salads, sauces, etc. Medicinal, antibacterial and anti fungal.

£4.50£3.50

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SeedsEasy to grow herb seeds. All prices for seed packets include the cost of delivery to a UK address.

Salad Herb MixesSow into a pot, grow-bag or into the garden for a ‘cut & come again’ salad crop. You’ll never want to buy a bag of leaves from the supermarket again!

SES10 Tuscan Salad Herb MixChicory Italico Rosso, Rocket Dentellate, Lettuce Lollo Rossa, Lettuce Catalogna Cerbiata, Kale Nero de Toscana.

SES11Provencal Salad Herb MixSorrel de Belleville, Corn Salad Verte de Cambrai, Lettuce Rougette de Montpelier, Chervil.400 £1.50

400 £1.50

SES12 Eastern Salad Herb MixMibuna, Mizuna, Red Mustard, Green Mustard, Pak Choi white, Tah Tsai.

400 £1.50

SES13 Jekka’s Choice Salad Herb MixLand Cress, Red Russian Kale, Salad Rocket, Red Chard, Spinach.

400 £1.50

SES14 Jekka’s Red Salad Herb MixRed Frills Mustard, Red Pak Choi, Red Lettuce.

400 £1.50

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Seed Collections A Herb Garden in a Packet! Our seed collections make inspiring gifts, and postage is free to a UK address.

SCNAT Grow Native Seed Collection (launched at Chelsea, 2009)Caraway, Celery Leaf, Foxglove, Milk Thistle, Poppy, Valerian, Woad.

£10.00

SCRED ‘Reds in the Bed’ Seed CollectionBulls Blood, Red Lettuce, Amaranth ‘Red Army’, Red Pak Choi, Red Frills Mustard.

£8.50

SBIO Jekka’s Biodiversity Seed CollectionCornflower, Field Poppy, Fullers Teasel,Goats Rue, Oxeye Daisy

£8.50

SCBAS Basil Collection Greek Basil, Lemon Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Lettuce Leaf Basil, Anise Basil

SCCUL Culinary Herb Collection Summer Savory, Garlic Chives, French Parsley, Common Thyme, Greek Oregano

SCEDI Edible Flower Collection Nasturtium Alaska, Borage, Pot Marigold, Clary Sage, Wild Bergamot

SCORI Oriental Herb Collection Shiso Purple, Purple Flowering Choysum, Mitsuba, Chopsuey, Mizuna

SCSAL Salad Herb Collection Chicory, Purslane, Salad Rocket, Red Orach, Chervil

SCTEA Herbal Tea Collection Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Dill, Vervain, Fennel

These 3 collections come complete with a postcard insert designed by illustrator, Hannah McVicar.

Our other herb seed collections come in our trademark green boxes:

All £8.50 per collection

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Our Top 10 Herbs to Grow from Seed

Our top 10 best sellers - these herbs can be grown easily from seed, and it’s an economical way to stock your herb bed.

PA22 Allium schoenoprasum ChivesHardy perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Purple globe shaped flowers in spring. Leaves and flowers have mild onion flavour. Add to salads, egg and cheese dishes.

200 £1.50

PA53 Atriplex hortensis var. rubra Red OrachHardy annual, Ht. 1m. Dark red leaves. Use young leaves in salads or cook mature leaves like spinach. Beware, enthusiastic self seeder!

100 £1.70

PB03 Borago officinalis BorageFrost hardy annual, Ht. 60 cm. Attractive star shaped blue flowers in summer. Flowers can be used in drinks and salads. Young leaves used in salads.

30 £1.50

PB15 Brassica juncea var. crispifolia ‘Rubra’ Red Frills MustardFrost hardy annual, Ht. 15cm. Attractive dark red, narrow indented leaves with a mild mustard flavour. Looks wonderful in salads.

250 £1.70

PC10 Carum carvi CarawayHardy biennial, Ht. first year 20 cm, second year 60 cm. Tiny clusters of creamy white flowers in early summer of second season. Feathery bright green leaves. Seeds used in cooking. Leaves used in salads. Also used medicinally.

150 £1.50

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PC26 Coriandrum sativum Coriander Half hardy annual, Ht. 60 cm. White flowers in summer followed by round seeds The leaves before flowering have the best flavour. Whole plant is edible, leaves and seeds. Also medicinal.

280 £1.70

PE07 Eruca vesicria subsp. sativa Salad RocketHalf hardy annual, Ht. up to 90 cm. Cream flowers with dark brown veins in summer. Oval, serrated lanced shaped mid green leaves. The leaves and flowers are delicious in salads.

350 £1.50

PO08 Ocimum basilicum ‘Horapha nanum’ Thai Basil, Dwarf AniseFrost tender annual, Ht. 30 cm. Clusters of small pale mulberry flowers in summer. Attractive oval mulberry tinted leaves which are aniseed scented. Essential in Thai cooking.

175 £1.90

PO09 Ocimum basilicum ‘Napolitano’ Lettuce Leaf BasilFrost tender annual, Ht. 50 cm. Clusters of white flowers in summer. Large, bright green, textured, crinkled oval leaves. Good for pasta sauces and for making pesto and basil oil. Originates from the Naples region of Italy.

175 £1.90


650 £1.50

All prices for seed packets include the cost of delivery to a UK address.

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Jekka’s Complete Herb BookEndorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society. Updated and revised edition published in hardback 2007 and in paperback 2009. First published in 1994, reprinted 14 times. Over half a million copies sold.

NEW! Jekka’s Herb CookbookDue for publication in early summer 2010.

Coming soon from Ebury press: Jekka's Herb Cookbook is due for publication in June 2010, containing over 250 recipes with a foreword by Jamie Oliver. Visit our website or sign up for our e-newsletter for updates.

Jekka’s Herb Cookbook Hardback £25 plus £5.00 p&p

This updated and revised edition, published in association with the RHS, is the herb gardener’s essential companion. For each herb, information is given on its history, cultivation, propagation and harvesting, plus medicinal and culinary uses. Contains over 350 varieties of herbs to grow and over 200 recipes.

Reviews:“Jekka’s is a must-have book for everyone who loves gardening and cooking. I’m her biggest fan. This book is fantastic and so is her amazing knowledge of herbs. She has wonderful ideas to make your food taste the best and to make you feel good. This is the herb book to have.” Jamie Oliver

“For all you need to know about growing herbs...she’s a guide you can trust.” Anna Pavord, The Independent

“I felt inspired to take on a whole herb garden. Whether you are a seasoned gardener, a green-fingered chef or a novice looking to break away from the parsley, you’ll find joy in these pages.” Annette Bayne, The Citizen

Jekka’s Complete Herb Book Paperback £16.99 plus £3.50 p&p

If you require signed copies, please say to whom you wish to have the book dedicated.

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Seeds - the Ultimate Guide to Growing Successfully from SeedEndorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society. Reprinted paperback edition published in 2008. First published in 2001 and reprinted in 2003.A fully comprehensive guide to please even the most thorough grower. With practical growing instructions and planting recipes, Seeds covers over 500 genera including alpines, aquatic plants, ferns, herbs, trees and vegetables. A guide to the most cost effective and rewarding gardening from seed, it provides a hands-on approach to growing based on organic principles, suiting both novice and experienced growers alike.

Reviews:“The book fills what I’ve always thought was a big gap in the market...above all it de-mystifies the whole process.” Rachel de Thame, BBC2 Gardener’s World

“The ink was hardly dry on this book before I was using plant labels to mark the pages...” John Cushnie, Irish Gardens

Seeds Paperback £14.99 plus £3.50 p&p

New Book of Herbs Published in hardback 2002, and reprinted in paperback 2004.A standard setter for the contemporary illustrated herbal, the New Book of Herbs is an inspiration for gardeners who want to grow herbs decoratively, and also for the health conscious who want the benefits of organically grown herbs for their families’ diet and well being. Discover the many domestic uses for herbs - from first aid kits to natural air fresheners.

Reviews:“Herbal Treat ‘Picture yourself drizzling a fresh mint vinaigrette over a pretty herbflower salad, dished up in a herb ice bowl. Very Domestic Goddess - and we love it!” BBC Good Homes

New Book of Herbs Paperback £14.99 plus £3.50 p&p

If you require signed copies, please say to whom you wish to have the book dedicated.

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Jekka’s Complete Herb ListAn A-Z of all of the herb plants and seeds that are grown on the farm, including botanical and common names, plant uses, hardiness, etc. An order form is included in this invaluable guide to our 600+ varieties. Order by attaching £2.50 to a piece of card (sorry, we can’t accept cheques for this amount) or include in your order for plants, seeds or books.

Price £2.50 Free delivery

Gift VouchersOur gift vouchers make the perfect birthday/christmas/wedding/ mother’s day present, etc, for gardeners, cooks and anyone interested in herbs. Available in multiples of £5, they can be used to buy anything from our website, catalogue or in payment at our Open Days. Why not add a herb recipe card (below) to compliment your gift?

Price £5, £10, £20 or £50 Free delivery

Jekka’s Herb Recipe Gift CardsThese eye-catching gift cards are absolutely collectable. Reproduced from original screenprints and featuring Jekka’s own herb recipe on the back, the inside is blank for your own message - a lovely addition to a gift voucher (above). Designed by Hannah McVicar, our cards feature: Dill, Garlic Chives, Lavender, Rosemary, Sage and French Tarragon.

Price £2.50 each (minimum order charge applies - see Order Form Checklist on page 58) or £10 per collection of 6, Free delivery

Jute BagsStrong, fully lined and larger than your average ‘bag for life’, our jute bags were designed with plants in mind. But they’re also really useful for shopping, books, recycling etc. Road tested and much used by all of the herb farm team. Each bag measures 43 x 17 x 38cm. Natural jute colour with gusset for extra width and inner plastic lining. Carry your plants with ease and style!

Price £3.50 (minimum order charge applies - see Order Form Checklist on the inside back cover) Free delivery

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Plants Index COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME PAGE NO

AFRICAN BULBINE, Burn Jelly Plant Bulbine frutescens 32 ANGELICA Angelica archangelica 12, 40 BALM OF GILEAD Cedronella canariensis 16 BASIL Lettuce Leaf Basil Ocimum basilicum 'Napolitano' 49, 51 Thai Basil, Dwarf Anise Ocimum basilicum ‘Horapha nanum’ 51 BAY Laurus nobilis AGM 29 BERGAMOT, Red Bergamot, Bee Balm Bergamot Monarda didyma 18 BORAGE Borago officinalis 49, 50 BOX, Variegated Box Buxus sempervirens ‘Elegantissima’ AGM 36 BULLS BLOOD Beta vulgaris ‘Bulls Blood’ 24, 49 BURN JELLY PLANT, African Bulbine Bulbine frutescens 32 CARAWAY Carum carvi 49, 50 CARDOON Cynara cardunculus AGM 36 CATMINT, Walker’s Low Catmint Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’ 22 CELERY LEAF, Wild Celery Apiums graveolens 24, 49 CHAMOMILE, Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile 32, 49 CHERVIL Anthriscus cerefolium 13, 48, 49 CHICORY, Succory Cichorium intybus 25, 41, 49 CHILEAN GUAVA Ugni molinae 19 CHIVES Chives Allium schoenoprasum 8, 50 Garlic Chives, Chinese Chives Allium tuberosum 24, 49 COMFREY, Russian Comfrey Symphytum x uplandicum 35 CORIANDER Coriandrum sativum 51 FENNEL Bronze Fennel Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ 37 Fennel Foeniculum vulgare 33, 42, 49 FLAX, Linseed Linum perenne 17 GARLIC Garlic Chives, Chinese Chives Allium tuberosum 24, 29 Wild Garlic, Ramsons, Wood Garlic Allium ursinum 12, 40 GERMANDER, Hedge Germander Teucrium x lucidrys 39 HORSERADISH Armoracia rusticana 13, 40 HYSSOP, Rock Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis subsp. aristatus 20 JUPITER’S BEARD, Red Valerian Centranthus ruber 20, 41 LAVENDER Folgate Lavender Lavandula angustifolia ‘Folgate’ 8 Grosso Lavender Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’ 37 Helmsdale Lavender Lavandula ‘Helmsdale’ 17 Hidcote Lavender Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ AGM 37 Lullingstone Castle Lavender Lavandula x intermedia ‘Lullingstone Castle’ 33 Twickel Purple Lavender Lavandula angustifolia ‘Twickel Purple’ 21 LEMON BALM Melissa officinalis 34, 49 LEMON VERBENA Aloysia triphylla AGM 28

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LOVAGE Levisticum officinale 29 LUMA, Dwarf Luma Luma apiculata ‘Nanum’ 38 MINT Apple Mint Mentha suaveolens 9 Basil Mint Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Basil' 26 Black Peppermint Mentha x piperita black peppermint 34 Buddleia Mint Mentha longifolia Buddleia Mint Group 21 Moroccan Mint Mentha spicata var. crispa ‘Moroccan’ 27 Pineapple Mint Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’ 17 Spearmint, Garden Mint Mentha spicata 8 Tashkent Mint Mentha spicata ‘Tashkent’ 29 MUSTARD, Red Frills Mustard Brassica juncea var. crispifolia ‘Rubra’ 48, 49, 50 MYRTLE Myrtle Tarentina Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina AGM 38 Variegated Myrtle Myrtus communis ‘Variegata’ 18 OREGANO Compact Oregano Origanum vulgare ‘Compactum’ 22 Cretan Oregano Origanum dictamnus 19 Dwarf Oregano Origanum vulgare ‘Nanum’ 38 Kent Beauty Oregano Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’ 18 Oregano, Wild Marjoram Origanum vulgare 9, 43 Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram Origanum majorana 27 PARSLEY French Parsley Petroselinum crispum French 30, 49 Parsley Petroselinum crispum 10, 14, 51PINKS, Clove Pinks Dianthus ‘Mrs Sinkins’ 16 PRIMROSE Primula vulgaris AGM 14 RAMSONS, Wild Garlic, Wood Garlic Allium ursinum 12, 40 RED ORACH Atriplex hortensis var. rubra 50 ROCKET Salad Rocket Eruca vericaria subsp. sativa 51 Sweet Rocket Hesperis matronalis 20, 42 Wild Rocket Diplotaxis muralis 25 ROSEMARY Ginger Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Green Ginger’ 30 Prostrate Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus Group 10 Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis 35 Sissinghurst Blue Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Sissinghurst Blue’ AGM 22 Sudbury Blue Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Sudbury Blue’ 39 SAGE Narrow Leaved Sage, Spanish Sage Salvia lavandufolia 30 Purple Sage, Red Sage Salvia officinalis Purpurascens AGM 11 Sage Salvia officinalis 35 SAVORY , Winter Savory Satureja montana 31 SORREL Buckler Leaf Sorrel, French Sorrel Rumex scutatus 26 Sorrel, Broad Leaved Sorrel Rumex acetosa 14

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STRAWBERRY, Wild Strawberry Fragaria vesca 26 SUCCORY, Chicory Cichorium intybus 25, 41, 49 SWEET CICELY Myrrhis odorata 13, 43 TARRAGON, French Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus 28 THYME Bertram Anderson Thyme Thymus pulegioides ‘Bertram Anderson’ AGM 46 Broad Leaved Thyme Thymus pulegioides 46 Cat Thyme Teucrium marum 44 Common Thyme, Garden Thyme Thymus vulgaris 11 Compact Thyme Thymus vulgaris ‘Compactus’ 47 Creeping Lemon Thyme Thymus ‘Creeping Lemon’ 44 Foxley Thyme Thymus pulegioides ‘Foxley’ 46 Jekka’s Thyme Thymus ‘Jekka’ 45 Jekka’s Rosy Carpet Thyme Thymus ‘Jekka’s Rosy Carpet’ 45 Lemon Thyme Thymus citriodorus 31 Magic Carpet Thyme Thymus serpyllum ‘Magic Carpet’ 23 Orange Scented Thyme Thymus ‘Fragrantissimus’ 44 Silver Posie Thyme Thymus vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’ 11 Vey Thyme Thymus serpyllum ‘Vey’ 47 VALERIAN Red Valerian, Jupiter’s Beard Centranthus ruber 20, 41 Valerian Valeriana officianlis 23 VIOLET Heartsease, Wild Pansy Viola tricolor 43 White Violet Viola soraria ‘Albiflora’ AGM 15 Viola Freckles Viola soraria ‘Freckles’ 15

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Order Form ChecklistEssential reading before placing your order...

How to orderBy post - complete the form and return to us. Online - www.jekkasherbfarm.com.

We regret that we are unable to take telephone orders.

Before you post your order, please note:* The minimum order for plants only is £15 excluding p&p.* The minimum order for seeds only is £10 excluding p&p.* Jute bags and gift cards are only available within the £10 minimum order charge, except when a gift card is ordered with a gift voucher.* Have you added the cost of postage & packaging? See below: Plants ordered up to a value of £50 £8.75 carriage Plants order value £51 - £100 £10 carriage Plants order value £101 - £150 £15 carriage Plants order value £151 - £250 £20 carriage Plants order value £251 - £500 £25 carriage Plants order value over £500 Please contact us for a price

* For each book ordered, please add £5 postage per hardback edition, or £3.50 per paperback edition.* Seed packets, gift vouchers, gift cards and jute bags are delivered free to a UK address.* Have you provided credit/debit card details, or enclosed an open cheque? Please make cheques payable to ‘Jekka’s Herb Farm’, leave the amount open and write across the top “Not to exceed £.....” (enabling us to complete the exact amount if we are unable to supply a particular plant).* Have you included special delivery instructions about where the plant can be left if no-one is at home? Or the dates of your planned holiday so that we do not deliver during this period?* Have you included the names to make book dedications to?

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