Herbs have gained popularity over recent years as eating habits have changed and they have been featured on television cookery programs.

An herb garden is a favourite way of assembling herbs and examples can be seen in many Botanical gardens and at Historical houses throughout the British Isles .

Mostly, the average gardener only grows the herb varieties he or she likes for their own consumption or decoration.

Herbs fall mostly into two distinctive groups, culinary and aromatic, although as in most things there are the exceptions to the rule, one that comes to mind is the Lavender, this is usually used for its perfume but can be used to flavour scones, cakes etc.

The foliage of herbs are used both in the 'green' state and dried, incorporated into food or just sprinkled over dished.

Some of the more popular types of herbs are Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Garlic, Mint, Coriander, Balm, Oregano, Feverfew and of course Lavender.

Herbs can be planted from spring through to autumn, and are mostly sold in containers or as herb plugs, for potting on into pots or herb bowls for, display or use in the kitchen as fresh herbs, or planted out into the garden.