Jekka’s Herb Farm is an award-winning organic herbs nursery that specialises in culinary, aromatic, decorative and medicinal herbs, with over 650 varieties of rare, tropical and native species in their collection. It is located in the beautiful South Gloucestershire countryside.
In April 2012, Jekka’s Herb Farm will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee. Over the last 25 years, the nursery has been awarded many accolades. It is the only organic nursery to have won over 60 RHS gold medals, two consecutive Tudor Rose Awards at Hampton Court flower show and the RHS Lawrence Medal, for their RHS Chelsea Flower show exhibit, in 2009.
Jekka's Herb Farm display at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2009
Jekka’s Herb Farm host a series of open days throughout the year, where people can come and visit the farm, and purchase our naturally hand raised herbs. Our knowledgeable and passionate staff are also on hand to help, advise and introduce you to our new varieties. At the open days Jekka also runs workshops and gives informative talks on seasonal herbs.
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I am new to herbs as a whole and I just started canning vegetables last year. I bought your cookbook and I love it. Do you sell herb seeds? I am wondering because I live in the United States.
I am interested in learning how to grow, cook and use herbs in the best way possible. What advice do you have for a beginner?
Tracey
Hi Tracey, congratulations on your beginnings with herbs. Yes, we do sell seeds, which you can order on our website: http://www.jekkasherbfarm.com.
Advice for a beginner would be to start with herbs that you know you’ll use. We have suggestions for a first herb garden on our website, here: http://www.jekkasherbfarm.com/HerbGardenStarterKit.asp. There are many more tips here: http://www.jekkasherbfarm.com/JekkasGrowingTips.asp.
Most mediterranean herbs, such as Thyme, Oregano, Sage, Lavender, Rosemary etc prefer a sunny position, and well drained soil. One good tip is to think about where they grow happily in the wild. For example, Wild Garlic is often found growing in shady woodlands, so if you have a damp shady spot in the garden, then this is ideal (it can be invasive though, so be careful!).
Finally, we’d recommend that you get in touch with The Herb Society of America.
Happy herb growing!
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