About

Jekka’s is a family run herb farm on the outskirts of Bristol with over 40 years’ experience in growing and using medicinal and culinary herb plants and seeds.  

Jekka is internationally known for her beautiful exhibits of organic herbs at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show. She was christened ‘Queen of Herbs’ by Jamie Oliver and has a number of accolades including being an RHS Vice President as well as achieving their top recognition, the Victoria Medal of Honour. Jekka is also a best-selling author of 9 books including her latest book, 100 Herbs to Grow and her bestselling herb book, Jekka’s Complete Herb Book that has sold well over 1 million copies world-wide. 

At Jekka’s they believe in cultivating flavour and creating experiences with the aim to educate and inspire gardeners and cooks of all ages. Jekka’s offer a variety of herb experiences from Herb Days, Open Days and Private Tours to Master Classes and Discovery Days. Their herb experiences are based around Jekka's Herb Garden and Jekka’s Herbetum, a living encyclopedia of over 400 culinary herbs which are displayed at their farm in raised beds. Jekka's Herbetum has been created to inspire today's visitor and to ensure that the history, and culinary and medicinal usage of herbs are not lost for future generations. This is represented on their website in Jekkapedia; an ever growing encyclopedia of over 400 culinary and medicinal herbs. 

Jekka’s herb experiences are a wonderful opportunity for visitors to learn about herbs and leave with a new understanding and passion for herbs as well as herb plants ready for the garden. Their herb experiences include: 

• Herb Days: We have combined our popular open days with Jekka’s HerbFest to make special herb themed events throughout the year.
 
• Master classes: Designed to suit all levels of experience covering topics from horticulture to art and food. 
 
• Discovery days: A unique space to host a team strategy event or a tailored corporate master class for businesses and their clients. 
 
• Private tours: A personalised guided tour of Jekka’s Herbetum and an insight into their unique range of herbs. 
 
• Open days: Between April and September they host regular open days for you to enjoy both Jekka’s Herbetum and Jekka’s Herb Garden as well as buy plants, seeds, books and gifts.  

OUR CALENDAR

During these days, their herb inspired cafe offers seasonal herb-based treats, homemade cakes and coffee as well as their herbal infusions. 
 
In their farm shop you will be able to browse Jekka’s collection of beautifully screen-printed homeware and gifts comprising of mugs, placemats and tea towels which were made in collaboration with Hannah McVicar, who has produced designs inspired by Jekka’s Herbetum. Alongside their gifts, Jekka's have a unique range of Herbal Infusions that have been lovingly created based on over 40 years’ experience of growing and using culinary herbs.

Jekka’s herb experiences, herb seeds as well as their herbal infusions and illustrated homeware and gifts are available to be purchased online via their website. 
 
Jekka’s is the destination for all things herb related. 

Have a look at Jekka's events page to plan your visit!

Sustainability

At Jekka's we have always followed sustainable, environmentally friendly and organic approaches to growing culinary & medicinal herbs at the herb farm near Bristol, UK. One of our three core roots is that we are Environmentally Conscious and for the past 40 years all the herbs grown at Jekka’s have been raised using organic and sustainable principles resulting in a remarkable biodiversity at the herb farm. This also includes our zero plastic and biodegradeable packing for our gifts, recycling our compost, minimising our water use and maintaining a positive habitat for bees and pollinators. Overall, we strongly believe in promoting a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to gardening that not only does you good but supports the natural ecosystem

Read Jekka's Sustainability policy