As we move further into April, the garden begins to feel more certain of itself. Growth is steady, and the sun’s warmth is encouraging many of our herbs to come into their own.

There is already much happening across Jekka's Herb Garden. Herbaceous herbs such as Wild Garlic and Sweet Cicely are coming into flower and providing early flavour, while self-seeding annuals like Borage are beginning to bloom, offering valuable pollen for bees. Deciduous herbs, including Lemon Verbena, are slowly forming fresh leaves once again. For more information and tips for growing herbs this spring, please see Jekka's blog (linked below).

One of the most anticipated returns is French Tarragon. Its distinctive flavour is unmatched, particularly in marinades and sauces. It is worth noting that true French Tarragon cannot be grown from seed and is only propagated by cuttings, something often misunderstood. Read more in Jekka's blog "All about French Tarragon".

As we embark on our new chapter, we have a renewed emphasis on education and the sharing of knowledge. Recently, we welcomed the first masterclass of the season, focusing on the fundamentals of growing herbs which included seed sowing, propagation, cuttings, watering, and the role of soil. Soil is often overlooked engine of the earth, quietly sustaining all growth. As one masterclass participant noted, “being shown, and then doing it yourself, cannot be replaced by a book or a video.”