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Why herbs? 

One third of our 100 wild bee species are at risk of extinction. By planting herbs, you provide food for you as well as for the little bees and other pollinators. Just make sure you keep these plants to your garden or your balcony/urban garden. Outside your garden, the best action for pollinators is to create biodiversity meadows and margins by reducing mowing. 

These seeds have been carefully chosen by Irish Seed Savers for conservation purposes. 

Camomile

Camomile is an annual herb which has been used as a folk remedy for its soothing and antimicrobial properties. Its dainty, edible, daisy-like flowers can be used to make a calming tea, as well as being an excellent plant for pollinators. Self-seeds easily.

Alexander Herb

Widely naturalised in Ireland, this fragrant herb was introduced prior to 1500 AD from the Mediterranean and has been cultivated as a pot herb. In the same family as wild celery, its leaves can be eaten when young in salads or as greens, and the seeds can be dried and used as a spice like black pepper.

Angelica Herb

All parts of this lovely plant are subtly aromatic and have both medicinal and culinary uses. It is often cooked with tart fruits like rhubarb, helping to reduce the acidity. The seeds are used in biscuits, and both seed and root are ingredients in some liqueurs.