Is there anything more delightful than planting your own edible herb garden? Herbs are fabulously aromatic and hold the secret to unlocking the flavor of many foods. Yet they have more to offer ...

A matching tray with a handle on each side offers an unexpectedly rustic touch to the garden. This herb planter can be used indoors or outdoors for growing patio garden herbs. $17.95 at Amazon ...

Many can be easily grown from seed, but to save time, ready-grown herb plants are easily available from garden centres or specialist suppliers.