Thyme to sow: With a little forward planning, you can grow every herb going (Independent)

Furnishing a herb garden is very much like furnishing a house. You need the big, permanent pieces of furniture, but you also need a few more evanescent things to add variety. Jekka McVicar, Queen of the Herbs, has put together an excellent Herb Starter Kit for gardeners who need guidance. She includes shrubby stalwarts such as ‘Hidcote’ lavender, rosemary, purple sage and the pretty little …