Experience the Magic of Jekka’s Open Days & Herb Days 2026

Experience the Magic of Jekka’s Open Days & Herb Days 2026

Newsletter: 15th February

Experience the Magic of Jekka’s Open Days & Herb Days

There are gardens… and then there is Jekka’s.

In 2026, we invite you to step into a world where herbs take centre stage, not just as plants, but as stories, flavours, remedies, pollinator havens, and centuries of living heritage.

Our Open Days and Herb Days are more than visits; they are herb experiences designed to inspire gardeners, cooks, plant lovers, and the herb-curious alike.

In a fast-paced world, Jekka’s Open Days and Jekka's Herb Days offer something increasingly rare: time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover the joy of growing.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener, an enthusiastic cook, or just beginning your herb journey, 2026 is the perfect year to experience Jekka’s.

Come for the plants. Stay for the inspiration. Leave with knowledge and herbs that will flourish long after your visit.

We look forward to welcoming you.

 

Jekka's Herb Garden

 

Why Visit Jekka’s Open Days?

  1. Explore the UK’s Largest Collection of Culinary & Medicinal Herbs: Wander through Jekka's beautifully curated garden and Herbetum featuring hundreds of herb varieties. From familiar favourites to rare and unusual treasures, you’ll see, smell and discover herbs you may never have encountered before.

  2. Expert Knowledge, Freely Shared: Our Open Days offer the opportunity to learn directly from experienced growers. Whether you’re looking for advice on growing herbs in containers, designing a herb garden, or choosing varieties for flavour, wellbeing or wildlife, we are here to help.

  3. Buy rare and unusual Herbs: Take home beautifully grown herb plants, many of which are not widely available elsewhere. Each plant is carefully nurtured and ready to thrive in your garden, balcony or windowsill.

Get your garden ready for Easter! Our first Open Days of 2026 will take place on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March, with tickets going on sale Sunday 1st March.

Buy Open Day Tickets — On Sale 1st March

Each day is split into morning and afternoon sessions, with each session including a guided garden tour and an inspiring herb talk with Jekka. We’re also delighted to be joined by gardening expert ‘Mike the Gardener’, who will be sharing his knowledge and practical growing advice.

 

 

 

Jekka's Open Day 2025 

 

Jekka’s Herb Days 2026
A Deeper Dive into Jekka's World of Herbs

 

Looking for a richer, more immersive experience? Jekka's Herb Days are a dedicated celebrations of everything herbs can offer, two full days of fascinating talks, demonstrations and garden tours exploring the wonderful world of herbs.

Save the dates: Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026.

Inspiring Talks & Demonstrations

Discover how to use herbs in cooking, natural wellbeing, companion planting and sustainable gardening. We’re delighted to be joined by our friends from the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, renowned chef Nathan Outlaw, and a host of special guests. You’ll also be able to browse a selection of beautiful artisan stalls.

Connect with a Community of Herb Lovers

Meet like-minded people who share your passion for growing, creating and living more closely with nature. Jekka's Herb Days are a chance to deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and celebrate the joy of herbs together.


  

 


Jekka's Herb Day 2025


Jekka's Master Classes

Join us this April for The Complete Herb Grower, a full-day master class at Jekka's, dedicated to the art of growing herbs from seed and cuttings. We are passionate about sharing our organic and sustainable techniques, and there is no better place to learn than alongside Jekka herself.

Propagation is Jekka’s favourite subject and you’ll often find her in the glasshouse, carefully propagating her herbs. Guided by Jekka's expert, hands-on teaching, you’ll experience the deep satisfaction of taking a simple cutting and growing it into a thriving, identical new plant, as well as the magic of sowing seeds and watching them unfurl into vigorous, productive herbs.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grower, this inspiring and practical day will give you the confidence, skills, and insider knowledge to grow beautiful, healthy herbs at home.


  

 


Jekka's Herb Master Class


Cultivating flavour, creating experiences.

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