{"title":"Bees Needs Week 4 for 3 Offer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/bees-needs\/bees-needs-campaign\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBees' Needs Week\u003c\/a\u003e, in July is an initiative set up by Defra with activities and pollinator counts happening around the country to highlight the importance of bees and other pollinators and encouraging us all to take small actions to help our pollinators thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the easy ways to do this is to grow nectar rich flowers and plenty of herbs tick the nectar rich box. To get a few more pollinator herbs into gardens this summer, we've put together a 4 for 3 mix and match offer - simply choose any four herbs from this collection and get one free when you use the code \u003cstrong\u003eBEE443\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout*. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Terms \u0026amp; conditions: Use code BEE443 at checkout. The lowest priced plant in every four qualifying plants will be free. Offer applies to the eight plants shown above only. Code expires 11.59pm Sunday 26 July 2026. One order per customer. Cannot be used with any other promotion. Subject to availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calamint-lesser","title":"Calamint - lesser","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrongly aromatic herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInduces perspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting culinary herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts insects and bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA medicinal herb dating back to medieval times, this European native is used these days to enliven the garden with its scent and attractiveness to bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30-60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very easy herb to grow in a sunny spot with some well drained soil. It is quite a speedy spreader which makes it very suitable for borders in low maintenance gardens where it will give ground cover. If the spread of calamint is a problem, then it looks very pretty grown in pots on the patio, gravelled areas or cottage gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalamint grows extensively in some areas of Italy and the sweet aromatic peppermint like leaves and flowers are popular as flavouring. An infusion makes a pleasant tasting tea and improves digestive function and calms colic and bloating. It is a an absolute favourite with bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Calamintha nepeta","offer_id":42051800563952,"sku":"T1-Cala-Les","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/Calamint.png?v=1737734385"},{"product_id":"hyssop","title":"Hyssop","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive flowering perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible leaves and flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyssop is mentioned several times in the bible and in the New Testament during the crucifixion;John 19:29 (NLT)A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to [Jesus'] lips.It was a well-known culinary herb in the Britain, originating in the Middle East and Mediterranean, but is less used nowadays where strong flavoured herbs are not needed to disguise the taste of food past its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60-100cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any\/alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Purple\/blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful evergreen perennial with spikes of clustered flowers loves the sun and grows most successfully in a south facing spot. Like many of the herbs that originate in warmer climes, it survives more happily on well drained soils. It can be grown in both the ground and a pot, though it becomes less happy if it becomes pot bound, sometimes just giving up during wet dark winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyssop has a strong aromatic flavour that can be added roast vegetables, soups and pasta dishes. It is an expectorant herb, which means it helps support the lungs, easing tight chests, helping with coughs and reducing cold symptoms. The leaves and flowers can be taken as a tea or infused in honey to make a delicious cough syrup. Honey bees adore the flower, helping themselves to both nectar and pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Hyssopus officinalis","offer_id":42051802530032,"sku":"T3-Hyss-op","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/hyssop-pp.png?v=1737734343"},{"product_id":"marjoram-gold-tip","title":"Marjoram - gold tip","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabulous bee herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMat forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretty foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eoriganum\u003c\/em\u003e family is large and native to the Mediterranean, Europe and Asia and valued for their culinary, fragrant and medicinal properties. The flavour of any type is due to the amount of volatile oil and chemical compounds like carvacrol (anti-fungal and antibacterial) the plant contains. They are loved by pollinating insects and the flowers are always a-buzz in the summer with bees. Marjoram tends to gradually spread into a clump, is an easy herb to grow and this variety with yellow splashes on the leaves won’t disappoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30-60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any\/alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarjoram’s are easy to grow (except sweet marjoram) either in a container or the ground. They are happy in most soil types but prefer a sunny spot and although they will manage some shade it may compromise flavour slightly. They can be left to get on with it for most of the year and will just need a haircut in late summer once the flowers have died, which will leave a good clump of leaves over winter. Marjoram can be divided in autumn to make new patches elsewhere in the garden or to give to friends and neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aromatic Mediterranean herb has been used for cooking and medicine for many centuries. The leaves and flowers can be eaten raw and cooked and are an excellent addition to creamy pasta dishes, pizza topping, salads and dressings and soups and stews in the final moments of cooking. It can be cut on a warm summer’s day when it has the most volatile oils and flavour, dried and stored in an airtight container for winter use.\u003cbr\u003eThis warming aromatic herb helps digestion and is an expectorant antiseptic for coughs. The flowers of marjoram and oregano are a magnet for bees in the summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Origanum vulgare","offer_id":42051803807984,"sku":"T2-Marj-Gti","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/Marjoram-gold-tip-ipjpg.png?v=1737734326"},{"product_id":"motherwort","title":"Motherwort","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for a wildlife garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-seeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown also as ‘lions tail’ because of the flowering spikes, motherwort has a long history as a heart tonic and for treating a range of gynaecological problems and was also was traditionally used to treat nervous afflictions such as anxiety, depression and stress. It is a pretty herb to grow with long flowering stems full of pink flowers which attract bees and pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60-100cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any\/alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July - August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy to grow perennial is happy with most soil types and will tolerate some shade during the day. It can seed itself quite readily and often pops up in small cracks in paving and patios. It dies down completely in winter and emerges again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used to as a relaxing tonic for anxiety, to calm heart palpitations and to ease menopausal related hot flushes and night sweats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Leonurus cardiaca","offer_id":42051804987632,"sku":"T2-Moth-wor","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/Motherwort.png?v=1737734302"},{"product_id":"myrtle-tarentina","title":"Myrtle - tarentina","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a beautiful addition to dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalming to the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains powerful antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdored by bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHistorically a symbol of love and consistency, Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is a hugely popular evergreen perennial with distinctly aromatic leaves. Producing round berries containing seeds, this herb was reintroduced to England in the 16th century and has remained a favourite amongst gardeners and cooks ever since. Perfect for both cooking and growing, Myrtle is suitable for various culinary and decorative purposes. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Grows to 1.8m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any \/ Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: From June - August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequiring well drained soil and a suitably sheltered position to flourish, Myrtle is a relatively loves a sunny spot. Adorned by starry white and sweet-scented flowers which appear from in mid-summer, there’s no doubt that Myrtus communis also forms a pretty and aromatic addition to any garden. Ultimately, Myrtle has a wide range of applications and uses, making it a hugely popular herb. This beautiful variety has creamy margins on the leaves and is a very decorative shrub.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommonly used to enliven pot-pourris, flavour soups and stews, as well as complementing roast meats like chicken and beef, Myrtle leaves have a deserving home in just about any kitchen. The dry fruits it produces are similarly useful and can be used as a spice. Besides these culinary uses, the fragrance of Myrtus communis has earned it a reputation for having a calming and uplifting effect. Frequently featuring in essential oil blends, its distinctive scent and powerful antioxidants make it just as popular amongst those who practice aromatherapy. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAny Further Questions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have any questions about this herb, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team today. As keen users and growers of Myrtle, our experts at Herbal Haven will have no difficulty in providing you with all of the answers you require.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Myrtus communis tarentina","offer_id":42051805839600,"sku":"T3-Myrt-Tar","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/Myrtle-tarentina.png?v=1737734298"},{"product_id":"oregano","title":"Oregano","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive to bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClump forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Southern European herb has a pungent flavour that works well in so many dishes and the fact it grows into a satisfying clump makes it an excellent culinary herb for the garden, either in the ground or a pot. It is not just cooking that oregano is renowned for, as a medicinal herb it is used for gastro intestinal and respiratory disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30-60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any\/alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano is easy to grow either in a container or the ground. It is happy in most soil types but prefers a sunny spot and although it will manage some shade it may compromise flavour slightly. It can be left to get on with it for most of the year and will just need a haircut in late summer once the flowers have died, which will leave a good clump of leaves over winter. Oregano can be divided in autumn to make new patches elsewhere in the garden or to give to friends and neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis warm spicy herb is essential for inclusion in creamy pasta dishes, pizzas, bolognese sauce and marinades. The flavour of oregano is intensified by the sun and as it dries well, in the height of the summer when at its most fragrant and just before flowering, bunches of oregano can be hung in a warm place out of direct sun. Once dry they can be crumbled and stored in air tight containers for winter use in all the same dishes, but also try it added to home made bread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Origanum vulgare 'hirtum'","offer_id":42051806068976,"sku":"T2-Oreg-ano","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/oregano.png?v=1737734294"},{"product_id":"self-heal","title":"Self heal","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative wildflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pretty little whorls of purple self-heal flowers can be seen in grassland, along hedgerows and margins from June to September. It has a long history of folk use for wounds and inflammation, but leaves and flowers, although a bit bitter can be used in salads and to make a refreshing tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\nPlant care\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10-30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any\/alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: June - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Prunella vulgaris","offer_id":42051808821488,"sku":"T4-Self-Hea","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/self-heal.png?v=1737734263"},{"product_id":"thyme-doone-valley","title":"Thyme - doone valley","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for paths, rockeries, patios and pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive variegated foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive creeping thyme with variegated lemon scented leaves and purple flowers, this is one of the best for pathways that will have some traffic. It is excellent thyme for rockeries and pots and in common with other thymes; the flowers are alight with foraging bees and butterflies in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Creeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: June - August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThyme is a plant that just has to be in full sun – it can never really be too hot for this pretty herb, the more sun the better. It also needs a well-drained soil and flat growing creeping thymes like this are perfect for cracks in paving, patios, walls, pots and rockeries which are all free draining. Initially it will have to be watered if the weather is dry until established, but after that it should creep around nicely on its own. Most thymes are pretty hardy and cope well with frosts, it is the wetness and lack of light over winter that can finish them off. If you have one growing in full sun between one and seven in the afternoon in summer that’s fantastic, but direct sun is reduced to about three hours in winter and generally it just isn’t enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pretty little creeping thyme with its yellow and green variegated leaves, lemon scent and springy habit copes very well in sunny paths and patios with light footfall. It ca be used to flavour many meat, fish and egg dishes, either by adding whole stems (which are later removed) where the leaves will melt from them into the dishes, or by stripping the leaves and flowers – a good method for using in marinades. This lemon scented thyme is very good with chicken and also made into sweeter dishes like ice cream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Thymus doone valley","offer_id":42051809575152,"sku":"T1-Thym-Dva","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/Thyme-doone-valley.png?v=1737734248"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/collections\/20160711_122050-bee-chicory.jpg?v=1784218721","url":"https:\/\/www.herbalhaven.com\/collections\/bees-needs-week-4-for-3-offer.oembed","provider":"Herbal Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}