Tag: herb garden
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? […]
The How to of Gardening on a Budget…
If your gardening on a budget and your budget is tight, the following is 10 tips on how to get a great garden that won’t cost you the earth to create. Collecting Seeds This is the best gardening on a budget idea. Nearly every plant that we grow produces fertile seeds, so if you want […]
The Why’s Of A Sensory Garden
When I’m out in my garden all my senses are enjoying themselves. I’m enjoying the sight and smell of the flowers the touch of the tree barks the sound of insects and the taste of all the edibles in my garden. And it’s all basking in the sunlight that filters through the tree tops swaying […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]