Beginner’s Herb Garden

Having your own herb garden is a real treat. It’s one of the best ways to look after yourself, make your garden beautiful and support the buzz of wildlife all at the same time. As well as being a delight to look at and a place to indulge your senses, you can also harvest and enjoy the herbs throughout the year, right from your very own backyard.

For the Beginner’s Herb Garden we have selected herbs that are easy to grow and simple to use. Within a few months you will be drinking your own fresh chamomile tea, making your own basil pesto and decorating your food with calendula flowers and fresh oregano leaves.

With a bit of practice you can soon have a selection of nourishing massage oils, soothing salves and tonic tinctures to help keep you in good health. The journey of discovery in a herbal garden is endless, and we hope this collection of seeds inspires you to take the first steps. Best of luck and happy growing!

Category: Seed Collections

Species in the Collection

Basil, Genovese

Ocimum basilicum

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Chamomile, German

Matricaria chamomilla

Echinacea purpurea

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

How to use

You can use the herbs fresh in teas or dry them to use later. And you can make culinary or massage oils by infusing the dried herbs in olive oil; salves by blending the herbal oils with beeswax; tinctures through infusing in alcohol.

To dry the herbs lay them in a well-ventilated, warm area for a few days. A dehydrator or airing cupboard are perfect for drying the highest quality herbs. Store them in an airtight jar and enjoy at your leisure.

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