Herb
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Felted Mediterranean leaves — partner to onions, butter and brown butter.
Full sun
Low
Well-drained, sandy
Very easy
Yes
Leaves
Perennial
Hardy
5 L
20 cm
Herb
Rosemary
Both drought-tolerant Mediterranean herbs share identical growing conditions and neither competes aggressively, allowing efficient space usage.
Herb
Thyme
Both Mediterranean herbs prefer dry conditions and well-draining soil, reducing watering needs and fungal disease risk when grown together.
Brassica
Cabbage
Sage repels cabbage moths and other brassica pests with its pungent volatile oils.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Windowsill
Bright indoor light, small pot, no outdoor access — the classic kitchen sill.
Balcony
A few pots on a flat outdoor perch — some sun, some wind.
Rooftop
Full sun, hot in summer, wind-battered — pick tough, drought-tolerant plants.
Wall crevice
A drystone pocket or crumbling brick — tiny root run, huge drought.
Ladder planter
A tilted step-ladder with a shallow tray on each rung — sun-facing, five tiers of herbs, salad and strawberries in the footprint of one pot.
Wooden crate
A shallow wine or veg crate lined with hessian — perfect for salad and shallow-rooted herbs.
Raised bed
A traditional plot or timber-sided bed — deepest root run, widest planting choice.
Recipes in the library that lean on this plant. Grown at home is grown for a reason.
Where to source
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