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Curry Leaves & Bay Leaves Important Differences & Uses

Both curry and bay leaves will bring an added depth of flavor to a dish with curry leaves bringing a light citrus and nutty flavor and bay bringing pine with mint and a hint of freshness. Adding them to any dish will enhance the flavor of other ingredients.

How To Grow Persimmon Diospyros Kaki -Sharon Fruit

Traditionally grown from grafted stock, persimmon is the frost tolerant fruit tree that will love a slightly wet soil. Ideal in the UK and USDA zones 4-9. Growing to 7m in height, it requires a spot with sun and adequate drainage. Ready to harvest Sharon fruit from around year 7 and for decades to come.

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Grow Your Own Curry Spices In The UK

For anyone who loves a curry it is great to be able to grow your own ingredients, even if you live in the UK and colder climates!

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Cocktail Lovers Herb Garden Planting Guide

Growing herbs is something we love to do, but we also wanted to recreate those super tasty cocktails you can get for a huge price tag.

Converting Fresh And Dried Herb Measurements

Converting easily between fresh and dried herb measurements will mean you can adapt any recipe to suit the time of year. Fresh ingredients are not always available! For the majority … Continue Reading Converting Fresh And Dried Herb Measurements

Drying Times & Tips For Herbs – Dehydrator

Drying times do vary massively for each herb and this started out as a scrap of paper I kept inside our dehydrator. Well that has grown as our range of … Continue Reading Drying Times & Tips For Herbs – Dehydrator

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