One thing that we all use when cooking are herbs. These usually come in dried packets that are kept in the store cupboard for weeks or even months before we use them. If you regularly taste fresh herbs you will realise that they are a world away from the supermarket bought dried variety.

Growing your own herbs is really easy and everyone should have a selection at home on the windowsill or in pots or containers just outside the back door.

Many herbs can be grown from seed very easily and can readily be used in the kitchen. Useful herbs that should always be kept at hand are Parsley, Rosemary, Basil, Coriander, Oregano, Bay and Mint. There are of course a huge variety of herbs, so when you find a recipe you like don’t buy dried herbs, buy seeds or seedlings and grow the plant yourself. That way you will be able to use the herb many more times, and it will always be fresh.