Not only is growing your own herbs a great way to avoid pesticides and fertilisers, but it’s also a rewarding hobby that comes in handy for cooking. Growing fresh ingredients also allows you to connect with nature, lead a sustainable lifestyle and reap health benefits. Interest has risen over summer, with more and more Brits investing time in wellness activities and seeking new, mindful ways to spend time at home - including growing herbs.
There's even as many as 29.6 million videos on TikTok about growing herbs inside. If you're keen on the idea but not sure where to start, experts have broken down the best herbs to consider.
Wren Kitchens has teamed up with plant and gardening expert, Peter Ivanov, to share the best herbs you can grow and nurture in your kitchen. Rosemary is an ideal choice for starting your indoor herb garden, as it’s very low maintenance, but it does need regular pruning to keep it healthy. Thriving in Mediterranean climates, it requires minimal watering.
Filling a spray bottle with water to mist the leaves once or twice a week is enough to help rosemary bloom. Known for its robust scent, rosemary naturally freshens kitchen air and adds a bold flavour to dishes. Peter highlights: “It’s a woody herb with a pine-like fragrance perfect for roasting meats and vegetables.
” Thyme is an aromatic herb which grows well in small, clay pots to ensure good drainage. It’s an eye-catching herb with small green leaves and delicate purple flowers that complem.