I love my herb garden, just being able to go outside and pick herbs to use in our cooking. There are sooo many different herbs to choose from, so I am picking my favourites… that I grow in pots and planters. Decide what herbs you want to grow…see what grows best for you and then […]
11 delicious herbal teas as alternatives to tea and coffee If you’re fed up with drinking tea and coffee then you may want to try drinking herbal teas. Herbal teas are delicious and refreshing. What’s more, they contain no calories…. Are free of sugar… and are a smart way to hydrate your body. In […]
Basil is one of those herbs you simply must grow in your vegetable garden. That’s because it adds so much flavour to any dish. Simply wander into your garden and pick a few leaves. And add them to a dish you’re preparing. For instance, how about slicing up raw tomatoes and laying them on a […]
Did you know you can use cinnamon as an alternative to… plant rooting hormone? Well, it’s true. Just apply cinnamon powder to the stem of the cutting before you plant it. And that’s it. You’ll save money on buying expensive rooting powder. But this isn’t the only surprising way cinnamon powder can be used in […]
Most people don’t realise that the Common parsley is actually a member of the carrot family. Parsley tends to be grown in every herb garden. There are 2 types of parsley variety curly and flat leaved also known as French parsley. But they are grown the same way. The curly varieties are often the most […]