Common Name: Lemongrass Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus Description : Narrow, ribbon-like, leafy stalks that grow in large clumps have distinctive lemon fragrance. White base of stem is edible. Perennial. 100cm Harvesting: Pick leaves or remove portions of the stem as required. Can be frozen. Best Results : Divide late in winter to rejuvenate plant. Uses […]
Common Name:Leek Latin Name: Allium ampeloprasum Description: Related to onions and grown for their fleshy stem and delicate flavour. Prepare soil with organic matter and fertiliser. Gently separate seedlings and plant 20cm apart. Harvesting: Start harvesting when stems are 2cm thick in summer. Cut below ground to encourage new seedlings. Best Results: Grow in full sun in rich, well […]
Try these tricks for keeping your pet healthy and happy: · CATGRASS supplies cats with a ready supply of essential vitamins and minerals often missing from their diets and is a natural aid to hairball removal. Dogs, birds, guinea pigs and rabbits also love catgrass. · CATNIP can send a cat into a state of euphoria for up to […]
1 tbs dry white wine 1 tbs lemon juice 2 tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g rocket leaves Place rocket leaves in a large bowl. Other salad vegetables such as tomato, spinach and cucumber can also be added. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar and shake well. Gently toss dressing through salad leaves. […]
Common Name: Basil Sweet Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Description: Large shiny green leaves, packed with flavour and scented oils, and white whorls of flowers in summer. Most popular of all basils. Annual. 60cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. The stems of sweet basil are actually more flavoursome than the leaves so should be included […]
Common Name: Aloe Vera Latin Name: Aloe chinensis Description: Clump-forming succulent with thick, spiny, grey-green leaves with yellow orange bell shaped flowers borne on long stems. Best grown in pots as can be a little invasive in the garden. Perennial. 100cm Harvesting: Use knife to cut off outer leaves at the base. Store in foil in the fridge for […]
