A wonderful foil to the fattiness of pork and used in most 'herby' sausages. Sage butter and sage vinegar are just two of its many uses.

• Grown today for its culinary applications and also as an attractive plant for both the herb and flower gardens
• Traditionally used in stuffing and a good accompaniment to red meat
• Perennial
• Harvest: As required throughout the year, pick leaves before flowers appear