Herbs

Evergreen and mat-forming. Big double, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centre from May-August. Sunny position, free draining soil. Height 15 cm.

Leaves and flowers are dried for pot-pourri. Also used as tea. Promotes sound sleep and helps digestion. Sunny position and free draining soil.

Bright green leaves, very strong peppermint scent. Mauve flowers in late spring. Medicinal use. Used in earlier times to flavour puddings and sauces.

Broad leafed variegated thyme. Pink flowers in summer. Used in traditional cooking but also good used raw in salads. Height 20 cm.