Herbs on Thyme was established in 1988. We specialize in culinary and ornamental Herbs. We provide a mail order service in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We were founding members of the Irish Specialist Nursery Association.
- Top 10 Culinary Herbs to Grow in Irish Gardens This Spring
Spring in Ireland is the perfect time to plant herbs. Whether you’ve got a garden, patio, or balcony, there are hardy, fragrant herbs that thrive in our climate — and elevate your cooking year-round.
- Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
A versatile staple for soups, stews, and fish. Grows well in part-shade and tolerates cooler temperatures.
- Thyme
Loves well-drained soil and sunshine. Perfect for roasts, stews, and herb butters.
- Chives
Mild onion flavor, perfect for salads and egg dishes. Easy to grow in pots or ground.
- Mint
Best in containers to avoid spreading. Great for teas, mojitos, or garnishing desserts.
- Sage
Pungent and earthy, great in stuffing or roasted dishes. Needs full sun.
- Oregano
Loves the sun and brings a Mediterranean flavor to pizzas and sauces.
- Rosemary
Hardy and aromatic. Ideal for roasting vegetables and meats.
- Tarragon
Great in chicken and fish dishes. Prefers shelter and well-drained soil.
- Coriander (Cilantro)
Quick-growing but sensitive to cold. Best for pots or a sunny windowsill.
- Basil
Grow indoors or in a greenhouse. Perfect for pesto and fresh tomato salads.
- Blue comfrey
- Sweet Violet
Viola odorata
Sweet Violet has been cultivated as a medicinal and decorative plant since antiquity. It’s famous mainly for its typical violet scent which is used for the production of perfume, An important source of nectar for woodland butterflies,Sweet violets are edible, and are often candied and used to decorate cakes. They can also be added to salads or used as a garnish
- Cyclamen coum
Cyclamen coum is a hardy species of cyclamen,has small flowers unlike hybrid varieties and will naturalise and self seed in garden .It works well with snowdrops and Helebores. They range from deep magenta-pink, through softer pinks to pure white
- Salvia
We have a good selection of Salvia’s in stock at present .They are great garden plants ,suitable for Containers or Borders .They flower all Summer until late Autumn.Most are aromatic and Bees love them