Dreaming of an english countryside but can't leave your day job?  
Grow your own meadow and splurge your hard earned dosh on (insert luxury) instead of the flights. Less mowing, more butterflies and definitely no jet lag. 
A mix of wild cottage flowers ranging in height from 40cm - 150cm with a one to two-year lifespan. Enjoy a colour palette of purples, pinks, reds, yellows, and white with a hint of Colin Firth*. 
  
*Colin not guaranteed in every meadow. 

The ultimate keepsake. These daisies are petite at 40cm high but don’t let their small stature fool you – the cut flowers last for MONTHS in a vase. The plant completes its lifecycle within a year but if you play your cards right you’ll have pink posies inside until they literally are gathering dust. 
Not that you’d have dust. I’m sure you are squeaky clean.

NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL SALE

Parsley - Petroselinum Crispum 'Italian Improved
The sophisticated palatable flat leaf kind; not the hard curly leaf-variety that leaves dark green shreds between your teeth. Best planted in a sunny position near your kitchen door for easy pickings.

Basil - Ocimum Basilico 'Sweet Genova'
If you are growing tomatoes you'd better plant a basil or two for an award-winning bruschetta and pesto combination. Get that quintessential Italian taste with this easy to grow herb. All the benefits minus the international airfares.

Thyme - Thymus Vulgaris 'Summer'
So many puns. So little thyme. Grow for flavouring soups, stews, stuffing and beef dishes. Simple to grow in dry sunny spots; it will reward you by providing a weed-suppressing ground cover and attractive delicate flowers. Thyme after thyme.

Mint - Mentha X Piperita
So easy to grow that it's probably best contained to a pot. Goes wild when it's given a sideways glance and kept hydrated. Beautiful bright green leaves great for homemade beauty remedies, decorating desserts or pina coladas. Or all three at ones if you're a multi-tasker!

Garden Greens
If you have to stand around podding beans...make it a family occasion. Little hands can be of great assistance & it might be even more appealing to eat later!? Pardon the two-four-year-olds. How good would it make you feel though with every mouthful packed with nutrients.

Rocket - Eruca Sativa 'Salad Rocket'

Include young rocket leaves in salads, garnishes, sandwiches for a mild peppery kick. This fast growing and easy crop gives the same health benefits as broccoli, kale & brussels sprouts but is way easier to grow.

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Carrot - Daucus Carota 'Kuroda'
Once they've sprouted pull out every second or so seedling. It'll give the ones in the ground more space to really stretch out and grow well - think aisle seat in a plane rather than seat 37B (squish!). Don't throw them out though; they can still be used as baby carrots in stir-fry. Yum!

Lavender
*ehem* did anyone else know to deadhead lavender!? It's the perfect plan. Second year in I can look good bearing arms full of blooms when I visit, and 100% expect more for myself and the bees.

Salvia
“To the victor belongs the spoils”. Victor = you. Spoils = long flower spikes en masse and smug satisfaction. This salvia will bring bees and admirers to your garden with its rare blue tones and (the best part) they are surprisingly easy to care for! Each plant will live for around a year and reach 50cm tall.

Ammi Majus - 'Queen Annes Lace'
If only Lorde had known – you can have royalty in your garden if not your blood. Queen Anne’s Lace is stunningly intricate with lace like (well duh) white cluster flowers which attract bees and compliments alike. A dainty and whimsical plant which lives for around a year at 100cm tall. Grow for a touch of yesteryear. Or to be cutting edge. Full circle.

Pansy
No need to chase the white rabbit down the hole when the musical classic will come to you. If you're lucky their bright little faces will pop up the year after next and surprise you too! You can learn a lot of things from the flowers... 
All in the golden afternoon.

Alyssum
Hardy and self seeding, alyssum is a joy to grow with lightly honey scented (you know who to expect) and pure white flower heads covering the whole plant en masse throughout the year. Bees will dance all over it!

Nope, it’s not a nickname this time (how would that fit in an envelope?) it’s one of the world's most beloved fragrant flowers. Easy peasy to grow up a light frame and enjoy the scent at head height. Comes in divine lilac (not the grandma colour, the stylish one) and sweetheart pinks and purples. 
Lives for less than a year but forever in your memory.