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| The satisfaction and pleasures of using herbs are countless. There is nothing difficult or mysterious about growing herbs. There are so many beautiful herbs and every gardener is sure to find one or two that will be their personal favorites. Mine are rosemary and lemon balm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| If you are seriously interested in herbs I would suggest you invest in a copy of Rodales's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. It is the most comprehensive source of information I have every purchased. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Two other books that I have the pleasure of owning is "The Pleasure of Herbs" and "Herbal Treasures" both by Phyllis Shaudys. These are wonderful and entertaining. The only thing wrong with them.......there are not enough hours in my days to try all the projects she presents. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| My greatest joy is my rosemary bush. No one can pass by it without running their fingers through it and inhaling the wonderful aromatics. It is extremely easy to start new plants by rooting stem cuttings It grows in the worst possible soil in my garden and still it rewards me. I especially enjoy snipping sprigs and placing them on top of a pork tenderlion or chicken breasts before broiling them. Not only it it delicious......it makes the kitchen smell wonderful. Since "rosemary is for remembrance," why not slip a sprig of it in your Christmas cards. The receipients will delighted. |
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| Lemon Balm is a must for every garden. Its fragrant lemon-minty leaves make a delicious caffeine-free herb tea, sweetened with honey, if desired, and served either hot or cold. The leaves are also used to flavor jellies, fruit cups, salads, and desserts. It is very easy to grow and will come back dependably, year after year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HERB OF THE MONTH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display your herb bundles on an old wooden ladder... great for your country kitchen. |
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| What's the difference between Roman chamomile and German chamomile? Roman chamomile is a 9-inch-high mat-forming perennial, whereas German chamomile is a 2-to3-foot-tall, upright annual. Both have small, white, daisylike flowers. Grow Roman chomomile between stepping stones; it emits a lovely scent when cut or crushed. Fragrant German chamomile is decorative in flower and hern beds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Visit The Herb Place | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If you love to cook, visit the Recipe Oasis for a great herb chart. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Try Pineapple sage which grows 3 feet tall and has striking red late-summer and autumn flowers that hummingbirds love. Use the pineapple-scented leaves in chicken dishes, cheese, and jellies. Golden lemon thyme features variegated gold leaves that perk up the garden and add a lemon flavor to fish, chicken, and tea. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For purple-tinted herb vinegar, place 1 cup of bruised "Dark Opal" basil leaves into a 1-quart sterilized glass jar with a nonmetallic cap. Warm (don't boil) 1 quart of white wine vinegar in a nonmetallic container. Pour the warm vinegar into the jar, then cover tightly. Store the mixture for 2 to 4 weeks in a cool, dark place. Then strain the vinegar into a new sterilized jar, add a fresh basil sprig, seal tightly with a nonmetallic cap, and store in a cool, dark area until needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Scented geraniums come in a wide range of leaf shapes and textures, with plenty of scents to choose from - including rose, lemon, mint, orange, strawberry, apple, coconut, and spicy nutmeg. Just brush or gently crush the leaves and revel in the aroma. The leaves will keep their fragrance when dried, so they're great for potpourri and other crafts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The refreshing lemon scent of lemon verbena makes it a must for any fragrance or craft garden. It's only hardy to Zone 9, so you'll need to grow this shrub in cooler climates as a container plant and then bring it indoors for the winter. Use the dried, crushed leaves to flavor marinades, salad dressings, and beverages. You can also use fresh leaves in recipes, but remove them before serving since they can be tough. The leaves also work well in potpourris and sachets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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