Herb Gardens
Who Loves Borage ?
Borage Borago officinalis, also known as starflower, bee bush, bee bread and bugloss. The bright blue star shaped flowers make this herb one of what I think is the prettiest in the garden. This herb is a hardy annual and of the flowering plant family Boraginaceae, and is native to northern Europe. Who loves borage? […]
Basic and very Useful Gardening Tools
Gardening is good for the soul, and one of the most enjoyable activities to do. But every gardener needs useful gardening tools to make their gardening experience as stress free as possible. Following are some basic useful gardening tools every gardener should have. Useful gardening Tools A shovel is a must in any garden, it’s worth […]
Growing a Medicinal Herbal Garden
Herbs have a very long history and in today’s society are very underrated, underused, and I think misunderstood. Healing your body in the past was done by herbs that were used to flavour food as well as what was used for medicinal purposes. Most homes had a medicinal herbal garden growing in the backyard. Which […]
The Coneflower Echinacea for Winter Health
Since I have been on a journey to develop this website, I have learnt a lot of interesting things about nature. And here is another something that I learnt. Did you know that the coneflower is actually the plant that Echinacea comes from? I learnt that about 3 days ago. How did I not know […]
The frequent Herbs of my Herbal Garden
Below is a run down on the herbs that I grow in my herbal garden. Not only do they smell good and look great but they are a natural resource for me to use for various applications. Not only in my kitchen but also in other areas of the house. The frequent herbs of my […]
Dill the not so silly Herb in the Garden
Dill is an annual herb and native to the Mediterranean countries as well as Russia. This herb has plumes of fine blue green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in mid-summer. It grows to approximately 90cm in height. Also, it is one of the easiest herbs to grow in your garden or a pot. When […]
All sorts of Alliums
This popular herb is of the onion family and it has a beautiful flavour. Alliums also have marvelous health-giving properties. Pyramid builders and Roman soldiers on long marches were fed on a daily ration of garlic. Whose powers apparently extended to protection from black magic. There are over 700 species of alliums in the world. […]
Angelic Angelica Archangelica
Angelica an ancient and highly aromatic plant whose name is thought to derive from the old calendar. Because it usually flowered around the feast day of the Archangel Michael. The history of the herb angelica archangelica goes back into the legends and folklore of Northern Europe. According to legend, during the middle ages. An angel […]
There are Herbs for All Seasons
Herbal Seasons in Australia Herbs have been grown in Australian gardens since colonial times. We do have seasons here in Australia. Even though where I live they are not so noticeable. We do still have them. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, you might not even notice the passage of the seasons, depending on where you live […]
Growing Rosemary Is a Fantastic Addition to Any Garden
Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen perennial herb that has white and pink flowers and originated from the Mediterranean. There is a suggestion that the ancient Greeks used Rosemary to help their memory. Today it is used for culinary purposes as well as a symbol of remembrance, particularly by the ANZACS. When growing rosemary, select a […]