Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Lemongrass oil can be used as a lure when trapping bee swarms. Description A densely clumping perennial grass with…
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Black cumin (Nigella sativa)
Black cumin (Nigella sativa) Of black cumin or ‘Habbat ul Sawda’, the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) is believed to have said: “In…
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Laksa
Our latest addition is Vietnamese Mint, or Laksa herb. Strongly pungent! Delicious in Thai cooking. Hope these cuttings root easily…
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Sowing in November
It is sowing time again according to the moon calendar, so off I go to make new plants for your enjoyment!…
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Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) Raspberry Sorbet 175g granulated sugar 250ml water juice of ½ lemon 450g raspberries Place the sugar in a…
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Above the lower plants it towers, The Fennel with its yellow flowers; And in an earlier age…