Articles by shouball

Lemon Grass

December 30, 2013 shouball 0

Also known as Cymbopogon citratum Introduction With its lemony scent and hint of rose aroma, lemongrass is an essential ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cooking. […]

Curry

December 30, 2013 shouball 0

The curry plant is a curious and interesting little herb that may not be in the top five or ten choices on your herb wish […]

Lovage

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Description Lovage is a hardy perennial with large, rich green leaves that resemble those of celery. The leaves are stronger tasting, but sweeter than celery. […]

Marjoram

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Marjoram (Sweet) (Marorana hortensis) Description Sweet marjoram, usually grown as an annual, is one of the most fragrant and popular of all herbs. Its growth habit […]

Oregano

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Description Oregano, also called “wild marjoram,” is a hardy perennial that has sprawling stems which can grow to 2 feet tall. This plant is much […]

Aloe

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There are thought to be about 325 species of Aloe around the world. Perhaps the most famous being Aloe Vera, other species include Cape Aloe […]

Bay

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The Bay tree is often seen being used purely for decorative purposes, as the shape can easily be cultivated. It naturally grows in a pyramid […]

Basil

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Basil is a half hardy annual. Its name is derived from the Greek basileus meaning King as it was seen to have a royal fragrance. […]

Chives

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One of the first things I have noticed about my allotment is that it seems to be covered in chives so I never go short! […]

Comfrey

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Comfrey is related to both the herb ‘borage’ and the similar plant ‘Russian comfrey.’   Herbalists have used it for centuries, including the classical Greeks […]