Jekka was on BBC2 with Marcus Wareing as part of the the series "Marcus Wareing's Tales from a Kitchen Garden" where she discussed her passion for herbs and introduced Marcus to her collection of over 400 culinary and medicinal herbs at her herb farm in South Gloucestershire.
Marcus Wareing's Herb Garden
Marcus is now the proud own of a Jekka's Herb Garden, if you wish to reproduce the garden below are the herbs he has (click on the herb name to be taken to the herb page).
- Chilean Guava (Ugni molinae)
- Chinese Szechuan Pepper (Zanthoxylum simulans)
- Winter Savory (Satureja montana)
- Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)
- Illyrica Savory (Satureja montana subsp. Illyrica)
- Jekka's Thyme (Thymus Jekka)
- Middle East Oregano,Za'attar (Origanum syriacum)
- Narrow Leaved Sage (Salvia lavandulifolia)
- Rosemary Rampant Boule (Salvia rosmarinus Prostrata Group Rampant Boule)
- Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
- Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)
- Tarentina Myrtle (Myrtus communis subsp.tarentina)
- White Bush (Aloysia polystachya)
Marcus Wareing's Herb Kitchen Garden Plan
Want to know more? For more garden plans and ideas, check out our sustainable gardener series, which includes Jekka’s Riverstone culinary kitchen herb garden, Jekka’s small herb garden ideas and Jekka’s tips for the balcony herb gardener. These blogs have been created to allow everyone to start growing and enjoying herbs regardless of the space available.
Marcus Wareing's Herb Kitchen Garden
Also mentioned were Painted Sage (Salvia viridis) and Chicory (Cichorium intybus), both available as seeds.
Want to know more? Check out Jekka's blogs on Szechuan Pepper and Salad Burnet or read her Guide to UK Native Herbs.
Jekka's Summer Herb Rolls
As Jekka and Marcus wandered around Jekka's Herbetum, they collected a number of different herbs for use in Jekka's Summer Herb Rolls. During the Summer there is an abundance of herbs available and below we have listed below some of the ones he tasted and used in the herb-based recipe.
Finely chopped herbs:
- Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Horapha Nanum')
- Dill (Anethum graveolens)
- Spearmint (Mentha Spicata)
- Parsley (Petroselinum crispum 'French')
- Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)
- Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
- Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
- Parsley (Petroselinum crispum 'French')
- Tree Spinach (Chenopodium giganteum)
- Celery Leaf (Apium graveolens)
- Wild Rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia)
- French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus)
- Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. japonica)
If you love the sounds of this recipe and herb-based cooking check out our Master Classes and other Herb-based recipes.
If you wish to grow your own herbs, Jekka's Grow At Home Herb Kit is the perfect start for the home gardener containing seeds, Jekka's peat-free seed compost and biodegradable pots.
Love herbs? Join Jekka's Seed Club and get a selection of culinary herbs to grow each month.
Want to know more?
If you are interested in having a similar experience to Marcus, discovering our passion for herbs and being shown how to use or cook with herbs please check out our "How to Use Herbs" and "Cooking with Herbs" master classes.
You can find more about herbs in Jekka’s blog and videos as well as Jekka's book 'A Pocketful of Herbs' or Jekka's Complete Herb Book, browsing Jekkapedia and exploring our herb based recipes.
Alternatively, come and visit the herb farm in South Gloucestershire at one of our Open Days, Master Classes or Herb Experiences (see our events calendar).
Herb plants are available and you can organise a collection from our herb farm in South Gloucestershire or at one of our Open Days. Please see our 'Looking Good List' for availability and use our webform or email your list directly to us (sales@jekkas.com). We no longer offer a general mail order service for our plants but we do offer a limited selection of Jekka's Culinary Herb Boxes.
