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| Lovage |
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Friday, March 14 2003 @ 05:32 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 651
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Herb
Lovage
(Levisticum officinale) |
Description
A hardy perennial. Large, rich green celery like leaves. |
How to Grow
Grows best in a rich, moist soil. Propagate from seed, plant in late summer. |
When to Pick
Use the leaves fresh, or dry them at any time. |
Use
The leaves and stems give a celery flavor to soups and salads. Blanch stem bases before eating. |
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Most Recent Post: 01/21 06:00PM by DOTTIE
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| Lavender |
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Friday, March 14 2003 @ 05:26 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 1013
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 Herb
Lavender
(Lavandula vera) |
Description
A woody, many branched perennial growing 1 1/2 - 3 feet tall. Narrow 2 inch leaves are gray-green in color. Small fragrant lavender flowers are borne on long slender spikes |
How to Grow
Grows best in dry, rocky, sunny places in soil that has a high lime content. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Protect in severe winters. |
When to Pick
Cut whole flower spikes when the first flowers begin to open, and dry. |
Use
Used most often in sachets and perfumes |
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Most Recent Post: 06/01 07:46PM by Anonymous
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| Hyssop |
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Thursday, March 13 2003 @ 08:39 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 651
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 Herb
Hyssop
(Hyssopus officinalis) |
Description
A hardy perennial growing no more than 2 feet tall. Woody stems, small pointed leaves, and spikes of small purple flowers. Some forms have white or pink flowers. |
How to Grow
Grows in poor soil, easily propagated from seed. |
When to Pick
Use the youngest leaves and stems as needed. |
Use
Oil obtained from the leaves is used in making perfume. Used to flavor liqueurs also used as a condiment |
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| Horehound |
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Thursday, March 13 2003 @ 08:31 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 623
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 Herb
Horehound
(Marrubium vulgare) |
Description
A coarse perennial plant covered with a whitish down. Crinkled turned down leaves. |
How to Grow
Grows well in light soil and withstands full sun and intense heat. A hardy plant but needs protection from harsh winters. Propagate from seed, cuttings, or by division. |
When to Pick
Cut leaves and small stems in May before plants bloom. |
Use
Old-fashioned horehound candy. |
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| Fennel |
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Thursday, March 13 2003 @ 08:15 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 643
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 Herb
Fennel (Florence)
(Foeniculum dulce) |
Description
A perennial usually grown as an annual. Grows to approx 3 to 4 feet tall. Light Green, finely divided leaves. |
How to Grow
Grows easily from seed. Sow in full sun spaceing rows 3 feet apart. Thin plants 10 to 12 inches apart and stake when 18 inches tall to protect from wind. |
When to Pick
Pick seeds when ripe. The best stems for eating are the tender flower stalks just before they blossom. |
Use
The seeds are used as a condiment. The leaves have an anise flavor and the stems can be eaten like celery. |
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| Borage |
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Thursday, March 13 2003 @ 08:09 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 657
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 Herb
Borage
(Borago officinalis) |
Description
An annual plant with coarse, hairy leaves and stems. Sky-blue flowers in a star shape. Grows approx 2 to 3 feet tall. |
How to Grow
Easily grown from seed and will sow itself. Does best in dry, sunny places. |
When to Pick
Pick blossoms as they open. Use fresh leaves anytime. |
Use
Gives a cool flavor to summer drinks. Attracts bees |
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| Anise |
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Wednesday, March 12 2003 @ 09:57 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 618
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Anise
(Pimpinella anisum) |
Description
An annual plant growing from 1 ½ to 2 feet high. Finely cut, serrated leaves. Very small, whitish flowers in flat clusters. |
How to Grow
Grows rapidly from seed. Plant after danger of frost. Thin to 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 2 feet apart. |
When to Pick
Cut leaves whenever plants are large enough.
Gather seeds approx 1 month after flowers bloom. |
Use
Use in salads and as a garnish. Use seeds to flavor confections. Oil from anise seed is used in medicine |
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| Thyme |
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Wednesday, March 12 2003 @ 09:36 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 725
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Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris) |
Description
Low-growing, wiry-stemmed perennial. Grows approx 6 to 10 inches in height. Stiff and woody stems, small, oval, and gray-green aromatic leaves. Small clusters of lilac flowers. |
How to Grow
Grows best in light, well-drained soil. Propagate from root cuttings, by division or by direct seeding. Thin plants 8 to 12 inches apart. Renew plants every few years |
When to Pick
Cut leafy tops and flower clusters when first blossoms open and dry. |
Use
Used as a seasoning. Thyme oil is used in medicines and perfumes.
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| Tarragon |
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Wednesday, March 12 2003 @ 08:51 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 637
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 Herb
Tarragon
(Artemisia dracunculus) |
Description
An herbaceous perennial, grows approx 2 feet tall. Narrow twisted, green leaves growing from multibranches. |
How to Grow
Will grow in full sun but does better in semishade. Propagate from root cuttings or by division. Protect in cold climates. Make new plantings every 3 to 4 years |
When to Pick
Use fresh young leaves and stem tips. Flavour is lost when tarragon is dried. |
Use
Use in salads, marinades, and sauces. |
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| Sage |
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Wednesday, March 12 2003 @ 08:29 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 644
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 Herb
Sage
(Salvia officinalis) |
Description
Woody, hardy perennial. Wooly, gray-green leaves, lighter underneath, darker on top. Grows 2 to 3 feet, has a tendency to sprawl |
How to Grow
Start from seed or cuttings. Sow seed indoors and transplant. Plant in full sun. Space plants 2 to 2 ½ feet apart. Renew every 3 to 4 years |
When to Pick
Pick leaves before or at blooming. Use in sausage or meat loaves. |
Use
Stuffings for poultry, rabbit, pork, and baked fish. High in vitamins A and C and iron. |
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