Herbs Encyclopedia
Mentha × piperita (Peppermint)
Peppermint is a vigorous, sterile natural hybrid prized for its high menthol content, making it the world's most commercially important herb. Clinically proven for IBS, tension headaches, and nausea, it...
Mentha × piperita (Peppermint)
Peppermint is a vigorous, sterile natural hybrid prized for its high menthol content, making it the world's most commercially important herb. Clinically proven for IBS, tension headaches, and nausea, it...
Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)
A forgotten gem — hardy sub-shrub (zones 4–9) with intense violet-blue flower spikes adored by bees. Complex minty-camphor flavour for game, pork, and liqueurs. Cut hard to 15 cm in...
Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)
A forgotten gem — hardy sub-shrub (zones 4–9) with intense violet-blue flower spikes adored by bees. Complex minty-camphor flavour for game, pork, and liqueurs. Cut hard to 15 cm in...
Satureja hortensis (Summer Savory)
The milder, annual savory for fresh use and light cooking. Fast-growing (seed to harvest in 60 days) with sweet, peppery flavour. Essential in herbes de Provence and the classic bean-and-savory...
Satureja hortensis (Summer Savory)
The milder, annual savory for fresh use and light cooking. Fast-growing (seed to harvest in 60 days) with sweet, peppery flavour. Essential in herbes de Provence and the classic bean-and-savory...
Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
A tough, evergreen sub-shrub with a sharp, peppery bite — the traditional 'bean herb' of central European cuisine. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–9), compact (20–40 cm), and drought-tolerant. Dries exceptionally...
Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
A tough, evergreen sub-shrub with a sharp, peppery bite — the traditional 'bean herb' of central European cuisine. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–9), compact (20–40 cm), and drought-tolerant. Dries exceptionally...
Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel)
The noble evergreen of emperors and kitchens — leathery, aromatic leaves essential in bouquet garni, stocks, and braises. Slow-growing tree/shrub to 10+ metres, commonly grown as topiary in containers. Hardy...
Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel)
The noble evergreen of emperors and kitchens — leathery, aromatic leaves essential in bouquet garni, stocks, and braises. Slow-growing tree/shrub to 10+ metres, commonly grown as topiary in containers. Hardy...
Origanum dictamnus (Dittany of Crete)
A legendary Cretan cliff-dweller with round, woolly-silver leaves and dangling hop-like flowers. Endemic to Crete's gorges, now cultivated for tea and essential oil. Needs extreme drainage and dry conditions. Tender...
Origanum dictamnus (Dittany of Crete)
A legendary Cretan cliff-dweller with round, woolly-silver leaves and dangling hop-like flowers. Endemic to Crete's gorges, now cultivated for tea and essential oil. Needs extreme drainage and dry conditions. Tender...