Mint there are many types of mint normally easy to grow but can be invasive. Propagates from division or cuttings. Leaves can be used fresh as a garnish or for flavouring food or drinks.

Great with lamb or fresh potatoes.

Pandan plant is a beautiful plant and looks good in any garden 

The leaves have many uses. We use them to flavour rice but they can also be used to flavour deserts and cakes.

Turmeric is a vivid yellow root of the ginger family. Scrap the skin before use.

Goes great in curries.

Ginger is something we use a lot off we love it. Great added to stir-fried vegetables, soups and meats. fresh ginger is so much better than powdered ginger.

Used a lot in Indonesian cooking

Lemon Grass is an intensely fragrant herb and is used to import a lemony flavour soups, seafood and meat dishes. The plant is easy to grow and propagates by division.

Lemongrass tea is very refreshing.

Chillies can make a plain meal something special. The amount of heat increases as the size diminishes. The tiny fiery birds eye chilli has a great flavour but they are hot. If you want to tone the heat down a bit remove the seeds.

Sugar can also be used to tone the heat.. 

Basil what a wonderful herb and the plant looks great in the garden. Just brushing against this plant releases a wonderful aroma. Its pungently leaves bring out the flavour of any dish containing tomatoes. It also goes great with curries.

Mix basil leaves with extra virgin olive oil and then used it to make dressings for salads.  

Garlic is a natural antibiotic and is a must for all types of dishes. 

We use it in everything from scrambled eggs, stir fried, seafood's meat etc.