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
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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
One of the new plants we are growing this year is Cowslip. Cowslip ( Primula Veris ) is a relative of the primrose, and one of the earlier spring flowering plants. They are native to the UK and most of Europe, however … Continue reading
When to harvest herbs is really dependent on the type you are growing and the plant part you intend to use. For example, when harvesting mint, you’ll just be picking the leaves. In other cases, you may be picking the … Continue reading
Rue plants have bluish-green, fernlike leaves that are bushy and compact. The flowers on the rue herb are yellow with petals that are frilly on the edges and the center of the flower is normally green. Rue normally grows to … Continue reading
The Dos & Don’ts of Growing Mint It’s fragrant, fast-growing, green, and compliments fruits, vegetables and meats. It’s also its own ice cream flavor. So what’s not to love about mint? If you’ve ever grown the herb, you know where … Continue reading
Buckler Leaf Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) Sorrel is a leafy perennial which is a member of the dock family. Varieties include garden sorrel and buckler leaf (or French) sorrel. Flavour Sorrel’s taste varieties from refreshing and tangy to sharp, sour and … Continue reading
About Calamint Plants Calamint plants are thick stemmed, bushy herbs that form dense clumps with woody flower stems. The leaves are heavily veined and highly textured, many sporting ridges and most with hairy to fuzzy foliage. Flowers are two-lipped slender … Continue reading
We now have Chocolate Peppermint back in stock at ‘The Herb Patch’ Chocolate mint plants (Mentha x piperita ‘Chocolate’) are attractive, fragrant and easy to grow. As with most square-stemmed members … Continue reading
Here at The Herb Patch we are now stocking a range of ornamental grasses. Ornamental Grasses can play a part in most gardens, providing all year round interest, whilst having low maintenance requirements. There are grasses suitable for damp and … Continue reading