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Sage is a woody Mediterranean herb that is great to grow as once established it is very easy to maintain and long lasting. It also provides year round foliage and its flowers are useful for attracting bees and other pollinating insects into the garden. Sage has been used for a variety of purposes including use…
Rosemary makes an excellent addition to any herb garden due to its fragrance and cullinary taste that goes so well with lamb and chicken. Growing Rosemary is also beneficial to the garden appearance as it will develop small flowers in late spring. Rosemary is a perennial and can be grown all year round. Preparation If…
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Growing Parsley can be slightly more of a challenge when compared to growing other herbs but it should still be a relatively simple process. Parsley is one of the most popular herbs that are grown in english and mediterrenean herb gardens. Parsley can be used for flavouring or as a garnish. It is also a…
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Mint is a herbaceous perennial which dies back in late Autumn but bursts back into life in Spring. The vigorous nature of Mint makes it a relatively easy plant to grow. However, it is also a very invasive plant that will spread through the plot if left to its own devices. Mint sends out lateral…
Although visions of warm Mediterranean climates often spring to mind when thinking of growing Garlic, it is easy to grow in colder, harsher climates such as Britain.Garlic is an effective organic solution to many garden pests such as Carrot root fly, snails, and aphids. It can also be effective against certain garden diseases. Garlic is…
Coriander is a highly fragrant annual herb and will grow to up to 2 feet in height. Coriander seeds are known as Coriander, and its leaves are often known as Cilantro. Coriander is sometimes known as Chinese Parsley. Coriander is grown for both its seeds and leaves, and both are used for culinary purposes. The…
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Introduction Chives are a member of the onion family (they are the smallest member). Chives will grow to about 45cm in height and produce an attractive purple flower similar to a pom-pom in shape. Chives are a perennial plant, and their flavour is great when chopped finely and used in salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, etc. Preparation…
Growing Chillies requires a warm growing environment and so unless you live in a warm climate your Chillie plants will spend a considerable amount of time indoors or in the greenhouse. Chillies are most often grown in pots or grow-bags and are a good source of vitamin C. They also stimulate the circulation and boost…
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Growing Basil is relatively easy as long as the growing environment has suitable light and temperature levels. Basil is grown for its fragrant tasty leaves that can be added raw to salads, sandwiches or used in cooked dishes such as the ever popular pasta with tomato and basil sauce. Preparation If growing Basil in pots,…
Most people prefer to use fresh herbs in their cooking, but sometimes a herb cannot be grown all year round, and so storing herbs is necessary. Sometimes there may be an abundance of a herb crop within a short period, that means there is excess supply, so again storage is necessary. Herbs tend to retain…