Discover the benefits of gardening with herbs because they can provide you with a taste, smell and touch sensation.

Herbs are perfect plants for kids and new gardeners, eager to get down and get their hands dirty.

Growing your own herbs is so convenient, no need to go to the shops, just walk outside and pick as you cook.

Start by growing what you like to see, smell and eat, then when you feel confident- experiment and a whole new world will open up to you.

Herbs:

• Provide tantalizing aromas at your back door
• Can be grown in window boxes and pots
• Can be natural animal and insect repellents
• But most of all- they are bursting with flavour!

Herbs available from United Nurseries:

Harvesting your Herbs

Frequently tip pruning is the best way to harvest herbs. Taking the fresh growing tips stimulates new growth. So constant tip pruning of oregano, basil, thyme and sage is the preferred method. With chives, a nice snip every now and then, leaving a tuft.

If you do not require immediately for cooking, herbs can be oven dried and stored in glass jars for later use. Parsley can be kept in the freezer for convenience.