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How To Preserve Fresh Rosemary

Knowing how to grow rosemary is one thing, knowing it is a perennial that I can harvest all year round is also wonderful. However I hate going out to collect … Continue Reading How To Preserve Fresh Rosemary

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Herbs That Like Shade

Herbs that are soft leaved often do not like the draining quality of direct sunlight all day long. Preferring the coolness of the shade alongside the increased moisture that this will offer. Herbs like Sorrel, Mint, Parsley, Coriander/Cilantro, Lemon Balm, Chives, Lovage, Tarragon will grow in partial shade

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How To Dry And Store Lavender

Drying lavender is essential if you want to benefit from that gorgeous fragrance all year round. We love to grow lavender and have several hedges around the garden. The drying … Continue Reading How To Dry And Store Lavender

Borage – How To Sow, Grow And Harvest

Borage is a secret favourite of our herb garden. We love the gorgeous star shaped flowers and feathery foliage. The bees can’t get enough of them either! The seeds can … Continue Reading Borage – How To Sow, Grow And Harvest

Chamomile How To Sow, Grow and Harvest!

Chamomile tea is one of those great relaxing teas that we can enjoy in our gardens any time. But did you know how easy it is to grow and harvest … Continue Reading Chamomile How To Sow, Grow and Harvest!

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How to Use Herbs For Relaxation – A Complete Guide

I think most of us could give a list of the most relaxing herbs that we can grow, but we wanted to understand how best to use them to help … Continue Reading How to Use Herbs For Relaxation – A Complete Guide

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