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Cooking with Fresh Herbs. Growing Herbs Indoors and Outdoors.
If you love the taste and aroma of fresh herbs in your cooking or simply enjoy the beauty and fragrance of these versatile plants, you've come to the right place. Our blog contains tips and advice for growing, harvesting, and using herbs in various settings, from indoor containers to outdoor gardens.
You can find delicious recipes and cooking tips here that will help you incorporate herbs into your daily diet. From classic dishes like pesto and salad to more innovative recipes like herb-infused cocktails, teas and oils, we've got you covered with ideas for using herbs in every meal. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice just getting started, we've got lots of expert advice and practical tips to help you get the most out of your herb garden.
So, please sit back, relax, and explore our blog to discover the wonderful world of herb gardening!
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Allotment Herbs That Earn Their Place
Keep Pests Guessing, Pollinators Fed, and Your Plot Working Harder Allotment owners know that the best allotment herbs do a great deal more than season your harvest. Grown with intention, herb plants for allotment plots can help mask the scent trails that carrot fly and cabbage moth rely on, draw in the bees and hoverflies your beans and soft fruit depend on for pollination, and fill the gaps between vegetable rows with something genuinely useful rather than bare soil. In thi
Pepperpot Nursery
Aug 138 min read
BBQ Herbs for Every Dish
What to Grow for Meat, Veg and Sauces Summer means the scent of something sizzling on the grill. And whatever's cooking, the right BBQ herbs can turn a decent barbecue into a genuinely memorable one. From rosemary skewers for lamb to fresh mint stirred through a yoghurt dip, herbs do far more than garnish a plate. They carry the flavour of the whole meal. This guide walks through the best BBQ herbs for meat, vegetables and sauces, plus how to grow your own at home so there's
Pepperpot Nursery
Jul 167 min read
How Many Herb Plants Do I Need to Create a Herb Garden?
Handy Beginner's Guide If you've decided to start a herb garden, you've probably hit the same question every beginner asks: how many herb plants do I actually need? It sounds like a simple question. In practice, the answer depends on a few things: how often you cook with fresh herbs, what dishes you make, how much space you have, and whether you want fresh herbs for a few weeks or all season long. This guide walks you through it step by step. Not just a quick list, but a work
Pepperpot Nursery
Jun 88 min read
Herb Plants That Will Steal the Show
You don't need a Chelsea ticket to grow like Chelsea. Discover 12 peat-free herb plants that capture the spirit of the show - grown in Hampshire and delivered to your door.
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May 710 min read
The Best Herb Plants for Beginners in the UK
Discover the best herb plants for beginners in the UK. From virtually indestructible mint to long-lasting rosemary. No seeds, no guesswork. Start harvesting within weeks.
Pepperpot Nursery
Apr 229 min read
5 Fresh Herbs for Lamb That Will Transform Your Easter Roast
How Freshness Changes the Flavour Easter Sunday and roast lamb - a perfect pairing in Britain that feels almost woven into our seasonal traditions. For many households, it’s the meal that marks the start of spring. The long-awaited arrival of warmer weather and the brightening days make it the ideal time for a bursting with flavour roast. And nothing captures that seasonal spirit quite like the aroma of fresh herbs with slow-cooked lamb. If you’ve been wondering which herbs f
Pepperpot Nursery
Mar 136 min read
8 Windowsill Herbs That Will Bring Your Kitchen To Life
Grow fresh, fragrant herbs indoors this winter for tastier meals Windowsill herbs have become one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to grow herbs at home in the UK. They do not require a garden, specialist tools, or years of experience. All they ask for is a little light, a bit of care, and a place near a window. In return, they offer fresh flavour, better cooking, and the simple pleasure of growing something yourself. February in the UK is a bit of a transition month;
Pepperpot Nursery
Feb 167 min read
Your Natural Sleep Remedy
Discover how Lavender Can Help to Improve Sleep Naturally Sleep problems have a habit of creeping up quietly. One restless night becomes two, then suddenly you’re lying awake at 2am, staring at the ceiling, wondering why switching off feels so difficult. In January, especially, sleep issues tend to worsen. Shorter days, darker mornings, post-holiday stress and broken routines all play a part. That’s why so many people start searching for a natural sleep remedy at this time o
Pepperpot Nursery
Jan 156 min read
Five Essential Christmas Herbs
Festive Fresh Herb Combinations for a Festive Christmas Feast Christmas is a season of warmth, family, and, of course, delicious food. While traditional holiday dishes often take centre stage, the secret ingredient to making them truly unforgettable lies in the herbs you choose. Fresh and fragrant culinary herbs bring life to roasts, stuffings, sauces, and even desserts, offering a depth of flavour that dried alternatives cannot match. In this guide, we’ll explore the top C
Pepperpot Nursery
Dec 12, 20255 min read
Fresh Thyme Tea Benefits
A Natural Brew for Health & Wellness When you think of thyme, you probably picture a delicate sprig adding earthy fragrance to a Sunday roast or a hearty stew. longside herbs like rosemary , which also boasts a rich history of culinary and medicinal use, thyme holds a secret far greater than its role in cooking. Known botanically as Thymus vulgaris , this aromatic herb has been used for centuries in herbal medicine for its powerful therapeutic properties, qualities that trul
Pepper Pot Nursery
Nov 13, 20258 min read
What are the Benefits of Peat-Free Herb Plants?
Growing Greener, One Small Change at a Time If you’ve ever grown your own oregano on a sunny windowsill or snipped thyme straight from the garden to add depth to your cooking, you’ll know just how rewarding it feels to have fresh herbs at your fingertips. For many home gardeners, herbs are the gateway to growing food sustainably. But when it comes to choosing the right compost or potting mix, there’s an important consideration: peat. For decades, peat has been the go-to ingre
Pepperpot Nursery
Oct 17, 20255 min read
Herbal Remedies for Cold & Flu Season
6 Powerful Herbs for Natural Wellness Did you know the average adult catches two to four colds every year [1], most commonly between October and March? As we head into peak cold and flu season, it’s smart to get ahead of the curve. Autumn is the perfect time to stock your home with herbal remedies , your natural immune boosters, so you’re ready when the first tickle in your throat appears. By harvesting and drying herbs now, you can create your own herbal toolkit, one that is
Pepperpot Nursery
Sep 15, 20257 min read
Growing Herbs in Containers Guide
For Healthy Growth and Fresh Flavour Few gardening pleasures compare to snipping fresh parsley , rosemary , or thyme just steps from...
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Aug 5, 20256 min read
Chicken Marinade BBQ Recipes
Herb-Packed Marinades You’ll Love It’s BBQ season, and nothing brings people together quite like that sizzle on the grill. The smell of...
Pepperpot Nursery
Jul 14, 20257 min read
Edible Flowers for Cakes
Let Your Cakes Bloom Have you ever looked at a beautifully decorated cake and thought, “That looks almost too pretty to eat”? With...
Pepperpot Nursery
Jun 16, 20256 min read
Plants for Pollinators
How to Grow a Bee-Friendly Garden That Truly Supports Pollinators Guest Post As ethical beekeepers and advocates for sustainable...
Black Mountain Honey
May 31, 20256 min read
Growing Strawberries in Pots
A Simple Guide for UK Gardeners Strawberries are one of the simplest and quickest of all fruits to grow, and you don't even need a big...
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Apr 10, 20255 min read
Parsley vs Coriander
A Tale of Two Herbs Parsley and coriander, though often mistakenly interchanged, are distinct herbs that offer unique flavours and...
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Aug 22, 20245 min read
Pesto Pasta Dishes
Easy Recipes to Transform Your Pasta Nights Basil, that fragrant herb with emerald leaves, is the cornerstone of pesto, a sauce that can...
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Aug 11, 20245 min read
French Tarragon
The Secret Ingredient Your Summer Dishes Crave Summer is the season for fresh, vibrant flavours, and there's no better way to enhance...
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Jul 26, 20245 min read
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