Herb Gift Collections

This mob of herbal heavy lifters will have your back all year round. They're all evergreen, shrubby or woody types and once mature will be as tough as they come, giving essential culinary herbs through the autumn and winter. Slower growing than most, they'll happily sit on a sunny windowsill for a while (especially over winter) but will only reach their impressive potential outside in pots, a herb garden or border.

Have you been over doing it a bit recently or maybe feeling a bit liverish? Our detox herb collection contains herb plants traditionally valued for their natural, detoxifying and purifying powers. The perfect gardening gift for someone on a health kick or wellness regime, who’ll enjoy the detox benefits of fresh herbs in a smoothie or dried herbs in a nice cup of tea!

Herbs have been used as natural wellness remedies for thousands of years and the benefits of many have been scientifically proved. Pamper yourself with the herb plants in this collection - all have different wellbeing uses and make an unusual gift for gardeners and those interested in alternative medicine and therapies. Enjoy in a relaxing herbal tea or extract the oils for use in aromatherapy and to make balms and tinctures.

Popularised by the famously multi-estranged folk duo Simon & Garfunkel, Scarborough Fair is a traditional northern English ballad about the impossible tasks a girl will to do to claim her true love. However, the inspiration from this collection came from the fabulous ‘Scarborough’ sausages of butchers Burton & Son in Saffron Walden. Original lyrics used ‘savory’ instead of ‘parsley’ – which is handy.

Make your own natural, herbal cold remedy with this collection of the best medicinal herbs traditionally used to flight colds, coughs and flu. A brilliant get well soon present for friends and family suffering from the sniffles. Choose your leaves and steep them in hot water along with slices of ginger, add a squeeze of lemon juice, a dollop of honey and a slug of whiskey or brandy (optional) for your own herbal hot toddy.

Where have all the butterflies gone? The sight of buddleia bushes pulsating with masses of vibrant species seems like a childhood memory. Unfortunately, it's not nostalgic rose-tintedness, there's been an 80% reduction in UK butterflies since the 1970's. Hopefully times are changing, with fewer pesticides used and rewilding being encouraged. These herbs will do their bit.

Produce show stopping cakes and savouries! Keen bakers will adore this collection of herb botanicals for use in all manner of desserts, breads and pastries. This curated mix includes herbs to cover a number of baking bases and makes the perfect gift (which might be repaid in a delicious way!). The plants will be happy indoors to start with too.

Long before the menopause was recognised as a normal part of the aging process, women looked to herbs for natural menopause relief. This collection of herb plants have all traditionally been used in various menopause remedies and make a humorous and possibly useful, holistic gift for friends, family or yourself. Women have long been managing their menopause symptoms naturally using herbs instead of HRT. The herbs in this collection are most often used in tea to treat hot flushes, night sweats, low mood and energy. Essential oils can also be extracted and used in aromatherapy, atomisers, tinctures and balms. Whilst these are believed to be some of the best herbs for relieving menopause symptoms, they are not a substitute for professional advice about treatment.

A night time herbal tea has been used as a natural sleep remedy since early times. Many herbs are renowned for their soporific powers and this gift collection of plants contains six of the most effective herbs for sleep and relaxation. Get a brew on and create your own natural remedy with the best herbs for sleep, or send as a beautifully presented gardening gift with everything needed to grow herbs indoors or out.

Many dogs have a habit of searching out certain leaves for a nibble, it often seems like they know what they need. They’re not wrong as a few herbs here and there can be a beneficial addition to their diet. Fresh or dried, herbs can help sooth digestion - calming woofy wafts, freshen breath, ease anxiety, heal skin and help keep coats in tip-top condition.

A lovely herb gift for the one who wares the tongs in the family or to brighten up your outdoor cooking area. The best varieties for barbequing, marinading and a herbal smokie, presented with decorative pots, wooden plant labels and herb snips. Grow indoors or out.

Send your favourite feline into raptures with this herb plant collection for cats. With herbs to sooth and stimulate your kitty, most of which are happy indoors in our special decorative pots. A thoughtful gift for gardening cat owners, or from you to your special furry friend. Medicinal information for interest and amusement only. Do not use herb plants to treat illnesses or health conditions without first consulting your vet and a fully qualified herbalist

Forget the obvious flowers and bottle of plonk, why not take a gift of herbs to your next dinner party? This collection of unusual culinary herb plants, with decorative pots, wooden labels and herb snips will be appreciated by keen cooks and gardeners alike. Plus, we’ll send them direct if it’s easier.

When these guys arrive, you know it’s party thyme! It’s an intensely aromatic collection of herb botanicals to supercharge your celebratory drinks and cocktails, adding pizazz and verve. All are easy to grow and come with decorative pots, wooden labels and herb snips. It makes lovely herb gift too.

Send herbs not flowers this Christmas! This unique collection contains herbs rich in the symbolism, folklore and spiritualism of the yuletide season has been used throughout the ages for love, luck, good fortune and prosperity for the festive season and new year ahead. Perfect for making a herbal ‘smudge’ for cleansing and protection. What’s more, many will add flavour to your Christmas feast and others have medicinal benefits which can help with festive stress and over-indulgence!