Parsley - Petroselinum Crispum 'Italian Improved The sophisticated palatable flat leaf kind; not the hard curly leaf-variety that leaves dark green shreds between your teeth. Best planted in a sunny position near your kitchen door for easy pickings. Basil - Ocimum Basilico 'Sweet Genova' If you are growing tomatoes you'd better plant a basil or two for an award-winning bruschetta and pesto combination. Get that quintessential Italian taste with this easy to grow herb. All the benefits minus the international airfares. Thyme - Thymus Vulgaris 'Summer' So many puns. So little thyme. Grow for flavouring soups, stews, stuffing and beef dishes. Simple to grow in dry sunny spots; it will reward you by providing a weed-suppressing ground cover and attractive delicate flowers.