A white street sign with black text reading 'Parsley Gardens' mounted on a metal post against a brick wall, with green ivy and variegated leaves partially covering the sign.

Parsley

Parsley Gardens in Shirley Oaks is the only instance of this herb on London’s street signs. The neighbourhood contains a collection of herbs including Angelica Gardens, Basil Gardens, Burdock Close and Fennel Close.

Fresh parsley leaves and dried parsley herb on white background.

Parsley

Parsley is a common, culinary herb known for its clean, earthy, and peppery taste and rich green leaves. Available in flat-leaf (Italian) and curly-leaf varieties, it's used to flavour and garnish countless dishes, from stews and soups to sauces and pastries, and is a key component in bouquet garni.

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