Fresh, homegrown herbs are one of the easiest ways to elevate your cooking—from a simple pasta dish to a full Sunday roast. By growing herbs tailored to your favourite types of cuisine, you’ll always have the perfect flavours at your fingertips—and your meals will taste better than ever.
Here’s a guide to which herbs to grow based on your cooking style, plus tips on the best varieties for pots, gardens, or even a windowsill.
Italian food is all about simple, fresh ingredients—and herbs are at the heart of many dishes.
Fresh herbs are key in Asian cuisine—think vibrant stir-fries, fragrant soups, and zesty salads.
Herbs are fundamental in Indian cuisine, layered with spices for rich, deep flavours.
Nothing says Sunday like a hearty roast—and the right herbs make all the difference.
These herbs bring smoky, savoury depth to grilled dishes and marinades. Grow them near the BBQ and snip fresh flavour right as you cook.
Add zing, fragrance and crunch to your salads with herbs that lift fresh greens and homemade dressings. These grow quickly and are easy to keep close to the kitchen.
From floral biscuits to aromatic breads, these herbs are a secret weapon in the baking world. A little goes a long way when used fresh from your own pots.
Create soothing, refreshing herbal teas from your own garden. These herbs are easy to grow and perfect for steeping fresh in hot water or blending into iced drinks.
Planting your own herb garden based on your cooking preferences isn’t just rewarding—it’s practical, cost-effective, and endlessly delicious. By focusing on the herbs you use most often, you’ll always have fresh, flavour-packed ingredients ready to pick, enhancing every meal you make.
Whether you're building a pizza-perfect pot of Basil and Oregano, a refreshing Asian herb bowl, or a Sunday roast planter, a few carefully chosen seeds can bring the world’s cuisines right to your windowsill or patio.
Grow what you love to eat—and taste the difference in every dish!