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Lemon Verbena

Written by: adekun on 6 June, 2009 9:54 pm - Filed under: herbs — No Comments »

Lemon Verbena

Lemon Verbena

Finally managed to get a pot of this fragrant herb. Hopeful that the winter isn’t too harsh so we will have plenty of leaves the following summer. At the place we bought this the entrance price includes a pot of herb tea. They served hot lemon verbena instead of usual cold which is definitely worth a try.

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How to grow garlic

Written by: adekun on 18 September, 2008 10:31 pm - Filed under: herbs — 6 Comments »

Elephant garlic

Elephant garlic ready for splitting

Garlic is an undemanding herb to grow. Sticking a few cloves in the ground and waiting should suffice. In spite of this, the title of this entry is perhaps equally a question. I wanted to jot down a few thoughts for reference; to clarify or simplify. My objective is to be self sufficient in garlic. Japanese grown garlic sells for ¥400 a head, it makes a valuable commodity. Continue reading

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Garlic Chives

Written by: adekun on 27 October, 2007 8:07 am - Filed under: herbs — No Comments »

Will be transferring a clump once the typhoon weather has calmed up. These have a mild garlic flavour and a popular addition in asian cuisine.

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Mitsuba

Written by: adekun on 4 May, 2007 7:14 am - Filed under: herbs — No Comments »

I really like the taste of mitsuba. It makes a good addition to soups as well as salads. It is similar in appearance and taste to flat leaf parsley but with a fresh celery flavour. I’ve just transplanted a couple of plants to a patch with a little shade.

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Oregano

Written by: adekun on 2 April, 2007 1:50 pm - Filed under: herbs — No Comments »

I thought this would make a nice addition to the Thyme, Rosemary & Basil.

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Basil

Written by: adekun on 30 March, 2007 4:14 am - Filed under: herbs — No Comments »

Same as the Anchusa, it rained very heavy after transplanting. Shame as I really like Basil.

Fortunately the couple who sold me the first plant gave me a dozen plants towards the end of the season.
Trying again, Mar-07.

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Lemon Balm

Written by: adekun on 4:14 am - Filed under: herbs — No Comments »

I would like to think I am going to use this in the future. In addition to many medicinal properties it makes a good tea. Planted end of March 07.

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