Thyme

Thyme

Blog, Herb of the Month, Uncategorized

Thyme Thyme, which has for many, many years been valued for its smell, flavour, and medicinal value, also happens to attract bees to the garden. Thyme is a versatile herb in the kitchen. It can be used fresh, or can be added to stocks, stuffing, and sauces. Thyme’s aroma works wonderfully in most savoury dishes: … Read More

Sage

Sage

Blog, Herb of the Month

Sage Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a popular culinary, medicinal and ornamental herb with a multitude of uses  It have silver-greyish leaves and bears attractive flowers which are purple-blue in colour. It is also a versatile drought-tolerant grey foliage plant and is  very hardy as it often bounces back in the spring even after a … Read More

Sweet Basil

Sweet Basil

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Sweet Basil Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) When we think of basil, chances are that we have Italian Genovese basil in mind, which is often used in pesto and tomato-based dishes. It has shiny dark leaves, and is very aromatic with a sharp, strong taste that compliments the sweet-tangy taste of vine-ripened tomatoes. Other species and hybrids of … Read More

Lemon Verbena

Lemon Verbena

Blog, Herb of the Month, News & Events, Summer Gardening

Lemon Verbena (Lippia citrodoro or Aloysia citrodora) When brushing past the foliage of a Lemon Verbena shrub, you are surrounded by a most refreshing perfumed fragrance, redolent of lemons. The leaves are light green, thin and pointed with a slightly sticky feel and a wonderful citrus aroma. This versatile plant which originates from Chile, could … Read More

Elder

Elder

Herb of the Month

Elder (Sambucus nigra) Elders are large, bushy shrubs or trees, and can grow up to six metres. They grow in both the city and countryside, favouring hedges, footpaths, motorway banks, railway lines, derelict land and domestic gardens.  Elderflower blooms are flat-headed sprays with the most wonderful flavour, that start to bloom in late spring.  From … Read More