Simon Weir, of Turfcroft Herbs, grows most of our herbs, in a small farm in the New Forest. He has been growing herbs for nearly 30 years now, and has always shied away from using chemicals and pesticides.

During the winter season, we source some of our herbs from a family-run farm set up by Francesco Barduca in 1977 on the outskirts of Borgoricco in Italy. Francesco Barduca has always combined a love for the soil with an awareness of the need for environmental protection.

A sweet-scented herb, characteristic of the Mediterranean and good for Italian or Mexican cooking and also in salads. It combines well with meat, fish and vegetables, and particularly with tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, eggs and in stuffings. Keep wrapped up in a plastic bag, in your fridge. This will retain moisture and keep it fresh for you.