Forever associated with a stuffing to accompany the traditional Christmas fare of turkey, sage actually posesses a myriad of health benefits and has been used to treat various ailments for centuries; surely reasoin enough to give the organic version of this highly aromatic herb prime position in any grow your own herb bed, border or container. Capable of reaching a height of 60cm, the grey-green coloured leaves of this shrubby perennial are used extensively in stuffing mixes served with meats and a tea made from sage leaves has a centuries-old reputation for easing sore throats. Planting this must-have herb around your cabbages and carrots will help deter pests such as cabbage moth and carrot fly - and even slugs. Sold in packets of 30 seeds.