Oregano
April 2, 2020 9:41 amOregano is a flavourful herb that is used extensively in Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian and Greek food. Why grow it?…
Oregano is a flavourful herb that is used extensively in Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian and Greek food. Why grow it?…
French Tarragon French tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a frost-hardy perennial with narrow green leaves that have an anise flavour. It…
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Watermelon and Herb Salad Watermelon and herbs make the idea complement to any summer braai. The freshness of the herbs…
There is no need to ever be without herbs. For a year-round supply, grow them in pots. Herbs grow so well…
Sage Winter is generally a difficult time for growing herbs, but one herb that is certainly worth nursing through this…
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Make your own fragrance The allure of lavender is its aromatic yet fruity fragrance that always lifts the spirits. The…
If you plant just one herb, it should be lavender, for no other herb combines so many qualities in one…
Basil is regarded as the king of summer herbs – and that includes the perennial varieties which have as many…
Dilly for Dill With its feathery, blue-green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers in summer, dill (Anethum graveolens) is an…
Calendula In winter, Calendula Officinalis rubs shoulders with pansies, petunias and violas on the seedling rack in garden centres. That’s…
Myrtle What comes to mind at the mention of myrtle? Topiary, or hedging, or maybe a sprig in a bride’s…
The strong, meaty taste of lovage leaves is a delicious base for soups, stews, tomato-based sauces, and stock. A little…
Whether you know it as coriander, cilantro, dahnia or Chinese parsley, Coriandrum sativum is commonly used by cooks across continents…
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, chopped2 egg yolks1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard½ cup light olive oil½ cup sunflower oil2…
Planting garlic The bulbs should be planted in autumn (March or April) about 10cm deep, pointed end up, and covered…
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If you are hooked on the pleasure of picking your own grown veggies and herbs, you should extend that to…
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This herb can take the heat There’s no place for mild herbs in Mexico’s hot and spicy food. Herbs have…
Grow a Mojito No herb garden should be without mint to add flavour to food and minty freshness to punches…
Five Herb Amigos Make sure your herb garden includes this convivial band of herbs, so frequently used to complement Mexican…
How to dry herbs The most natural process of preserving herbs is to dry them in a cool, airy room,…
Thyme for All Seasons Although its growing season is in the warmer months, thyme is the perfect choice for the…
Frost-hardy rosemary is a boon in winter: it makes the perfect protective, edible hedge, infuses a steamy bath with its…
Although herbs are mostly grown for practical reasons such as for culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses, there are herbal plants…
The Gourmet Herb Artichoke As a vegetable, globe artichokes (Cynara scolymus) are considered a gourmet delicacy. As a garden plant,…
Before 2019 celery was an elusive vegetable that appeared in the occasional salad or disguised in a chef’s mirepoix. But…
Sweet basil is the basil that everyone knows, with large, soft green leaves and sprays of white flowers. It grows…
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There are many stories told about the magic and romance that involve the fragrant herb Rosemary, including the claim that…
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Borage This annual herb is equally at home in the herb, veggie or cottage-style garden. The plant forms a basal…
