location of the uk national herb centre at warmington, near Banbury in Oxfordshire (Oxon) uk

, close to the main M40 motorway from London, heathrow, windsor and oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds and Birmingham. Borders with Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. Herb farm,collection, study centre for purchasing herbs, advice, visitor centre, bistro,cafe, guided walks, raised beds, garden centre, free entrance, free parking,plants,bushes,rosemary,myrtle,anise,parsely,rosemary,sage,thyme,chervil,oregano,marjoram,savory,basil,chives,hyssop,borage,coriander,lavender,mint,peppermint,spearmint,caraway,dill,lovage,tarragon,fennel,medicinal,herbal,aromatherapy,culinary,cooking,kitchen,garden. Coriander is an annual plant that grows about 2 feet tall. It has finely divided leaves that are both strong-smelling and ill-tasting. Small white or purplish-tinged flowers appear in small, flat heads. Coriander is easily grown from seed sown in the garden in spring. This plant does well in any good garden soil. Thin plants 7 to 10 inches apart. Coriander seeds, round and about one-eighth of an inch in diameter, have a perfumed taste ideal for curries and are used as a condiment whilst the leaves are used to flavour salads.The leaves are always used fresh. They feature in Spanish, Middle Eastern, Indian, Oriental and South American cookery. They are sprinkled like parsley on cooked dishes, minced or puréed in sauces, soups and curries. Both seeds and leaves can be used in salads

Entrance to the Centre is free throughout the year.
We have a large free car park, facilities and access for the disabled.

Located on the B4100 just outside Warmington Village. Approximately
5 miles north of Banbury and 11 miles south of Warwick
When travelling from the north leave the M40 at junction 12 (Gaydon) 
and head for Banbury.
When travelling from the south exit at junction 11 (Banbury) and head 
towards town centre.  Drive straight across all roundabouts to pick up signs for Warmington

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The National Herb Centre, Banbury Road, Warmington, Warks OX17 1DF
tel: 01295 690999, fax 01295 690034

email info@herbcentre.co.uk

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Coriander is an annual plant that grows about 2ft tall. It has finely divided leaves that are strong-smelling and strong-tasting. Small white or purplish-tinged flowers appear. Coriander is easily grown from seed sown in the garden in spring. This plant does well in any good garden soil. Coriander seeds, round and about one-eighth of an inch in diameter, have a delicious perfumed taste and odour and are used as a condiment.The leaves are always used fresh. They feature in Spanish, Middle Eastern, Indian, Oriental and South American cookery. They are sprinkled like parsley on cooked dishes, minced or puréed in sauces, soups and curries. Both seeds and leaves can be used in salads.

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