Lovage (Levisticum Officinale) is a vigorous, hardy perennial herb which can grow up to 6 feet in height with large leaves and slightly greenish yellow umbrella shaped flowers in late summer and will set seed in the autumn. Lovage usually … Continue reading
Calendula (Calendula officinalis,)is one of the easiest herbs to grow and a highly versatile medicinal plant. it finds its way into the hearts and gardens of all herb lovers. It has been used for centuries, both internally and topically, to … Continue reading
Valerian(Valeriana officinalis) is native to Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and is still used by herbalists today. Valerian is a herbaceous perennial and is quite easy to grow herb thriving in most conditions … Continue reading
We have been receiving a high number of orders recently which has led to some of the popular plants being temporarily out of stock, including the basils, coriander etc. We have more of these herbs potted up and they will … Continue reading
The virus continues to present challenges to our work. We are receiving a huge number of orders, which all takes time to process and affects plant availability. As a consequence we are having to stop taking orders from time to … Continue reading
We are currently in unusual times, and orders are currently far exceeding typical levels. This has resulted in plant availability being severely restricted. We are busy propagating more plants and these will become available again soon. Our online order system … Continue reading
Demand for our plants on these unprecedented times has been very high. It is also quite early in the season for us up here in Northumberland. The result of this is that many of our plants are showing out of … Continue reading
Our Nursery is based in North East England which means we have a later start to the growing season. We also do not use artificial heat (other than propagation) to grow the plants. This means our plants have a later … Continue reading
Morroccan Mint is the variety of Mint used to make the refreshing mint tea drink found in Morrocco and other parts of North Africa. Of course Morroccan mint can also be used in the same way as other mints, giving … Continue reading
Red Vein Sorrel (Rumex sanguineus) One of our best looking herbs at the moment is Red Vein Sorrel or ‘Bloody Sorrel’ At The Herb Patch we grow 3 types of sorrel. – Common or Broadleaf, Buckler Leaf and Red Vein. … Continue reading