Jekka’s is home to the largest collection of culinary herbs in the UK. A family run herb farm on the outskirts of Bristol with over 35 years’ experience in sustainably growing and using medicinal & culinary herbs, both plants and seeds. You can visit Jekka's Herb Farm for one of our herb experiences or during an open day. Please see our events calendar for dates.
Jekka's is continually growing with the development of master classes, herb seed collections, herb plant boxes, a range of illustrated gifts, gardener gift boxes, grow at home herb kits and Jekka's herbal infusions. All available in Jekka's online herb shop. All our products follow our root of being ‘green, environmentally friendly and sustainable'.
Jekka’s aim to educate and inspire gardeners and cooks of all ages. Jekka’s offer a variety of herb experiences from open days to master classes based around Jekka’s Herbetum. Spend the day at Jekka's and discover our passion for growing sustainable culinary and medicinal herbs. All herbs are grown following organic principals (read about our approach).
Pre-order your signed copy for publication on the 7th March 2024
Jekka's New Book: 100 Herbs to Grow
“Jekka knows herbs like no one else – let her help you transform your garden and your cooking!” Jamie Oliver
100 Herbs to Grow is a celebration of Jekka's 40 years of herb growing, knowledge and experience. Learn how to grow RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal winning herbs from Jekka McVicar who has been awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour for her services to horticulture.
Jekka’s 100 Herbs to Grow details how to grow herbs in the garden, in containers and from seed. This comprehensive book guides you through propagation, division, cuttings, harvesting and yearly maintenance.
“This book summarises a lifetime of expertise in one beautiful volume” Monty Don
Read the newsletter and press release for more information.
Win a copy of Jekka's 100 Herbs to Grow
Jekka's Herby Picture Competition
As a way to bring herbs into the festive period, we welcome you to post your favourite herby picture of the year and tag us on Instagram (@jekkasherbfarm), with our collaborators @quadrillebooks and using the tag #100HerbstoGrow for a chance to win a copy of Jekka’s new herb book, ‘100 Herbs to Grow’.
We know some people are not on Instagram so please feel free to put your pictures either on Facebook (@JekkasHerbFarm) or email (sales@jekkas.com) for a chance to win.
All entries need to be received before midnight on the 3rd December and the winner will be announced in the newsletter on the 10th December; please post all pictures by then. Read our latest newsletter for more details.
Available to buy
Jekka's Spring Herb Master Classes 2024
At Jekka’s we aim to provide a variety of master classes to suit everyone from the amateur to the enthusiast. Our master classes are very hands on and in spring 2024 we are offering our most popular Master Classes:
-Friday 22nd March 2024: Introduction to Botanical Screenprinting
-Friday 12th April 2024: Herb Garden Design
-Friday 26th April 2024: How to Use Herbs
-Friday 17th May 2024: How to Grow Herbs
Our master classes are a full day and limited to 12 people to ensure everyone gets the most of the day. Lunch is provided as well as afternoon refreshments of Jekka’s herbal infusions and homemade cake.
You will leave with a new understanding and enthusiasm for herb!
Think Jekka's this Christmas
Browse Jekka's Herb Inspired Gifts
At Jekka's we love growing and sharing our passion for herbs. After all, herbs are the gift that keep on growing!
To inspire you and your loved ones during this upcoming festive season, we have some wonderful herby treats in our online shop, including Jekka's A Pocketful of Herbs, our Illustrated Seed Collections and a range of gardening tools as well as our popular seed club and grow at home herb kit subscriptions.
The ideal gift for you or a friend!
Join our team - Careers at Jekka's
Seeking a Farm Manager & Horticulturists
Due to the increased demand for herbs and herb experiences as well as the development of Jekka's Herb Garden. We are looking to grow our team.
Are you passionate about herbs and work as a farm manager or horticulturist? Would you like to work on an award winning herb farm? Then we would like to hear from you!
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Farm Gate Herb Collections
Browse our collection of over 400 culinary and medicinal herbs and check out our looking good herb list. Then come and collect your order from our farm gate in the South Gloucestershire countryside.
Jekka's is not open for general browsing apart from on one of our Herb Experiences.
Herb & Vegetable Seeds Available
Jekka's Mail Order Herb Seeds, Seed Collections & Herb Kits.
Browse our online collection of over 140 culinary & medicinal herb seeds, our 12 seed collections in illustrated gift boxes and our new Jekka's "Grow at Home" Kits for the herb & veg enthusiast.
Blog posts on herbs, Jekka's Herbetum, the Herb Farm and tips on growing and using culinary & medicinal herb plants and seeds.
