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Strawberries (Fragaria) Genesis 24:25 She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in. Are fruiting perennials Are easy to grow Fresh strawberries are a gardening joy They are grown from the tropics to cold climates They produce side growths of new plants called runners They can be grown in pots or raised beds They can be planted in barrels or tubs Ideally one plant can produce 500g of fruits They can be grown from seeds It is best to grow from runners or transplants How to Grow They like a sunny position Prepare the soil with compost and fertiliser Plant runners in late Autumn or early Spring Space plants 30cm(12in) apart Place the crown level with the ground Use a liquid fertiliser when flowering begins Straw or black plastic keeps the soil moist And prevents weeds and keeps fruit clean Prevent snails and slugs from getting fruits With woodash or snail bait Harvesting Usually in

Japanese Bunching Onions (Allium fistulosum) Jeremiah 10:17 Gather up thy wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the fortress. Also known as Nebuka Are grown for their thick stems up to 50cm long They are a perennial but are grown as annuals They are similar to spring onions and welsh onions A 3 meter row can yield 300 small salad onions Or 50 large ones They can be grown in pots or containers They are popular in Asian cooking How to Grow Sow seed Spring, Autumn and Summer It likes deep fertile soil Space plants according to what size You want Place 2.5cm apart for small ones Or 8cm apart for large ones Or divide existing clumps for plants Harvesting Leaves may be picked in 10-14 weeks time See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The easy guide to Pumpkins http://cga777.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-easy-guide-to-pumpkins.html

French Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Psalms 89:47 Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? Is an evergreen perennial Is similar to garden thyme And is a popular culinary herb Is a low growing subshrub It has narrow gray leaves It grows to 30cm in height It has tiny flowers Thyme is used to flavour meats Thyme goes well with zucchini, carrots and tomatoes Thyme tea is a refreshing antiseptic drink Thyme oil is used to treat headaches and other problems How to Grow Needs a sunny site and well drained soil Can be grown from root division of existing plants Or from seed sown Harvesting As needed Use fresh, frozen or dried See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The easy guide to Pumpkins http://cga777.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-easy-guide-to-pumpkins.html The easy guide to P

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Job 31:4 Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps? Is a creeping perennial herb It is easy to grow It's valuable for its leaves which can be chopped Leaves are oval, bright green and hairless It has reddish stems It has pale violet flowers It can be used in sauces and salads It can be used in drinks or cooked as a vegetable It grows to 90cm(3ft) high Spearmint belongs to a big family of mints Spearmint can become invasive and compete with other plants It can be planted near a tap for extra moisture How to Grow Spearmint prefers semi-shade It likes damp or moist soil Sow seed in Spring or Summer or Plant rhizomes from existing plants in winter or spring Plant rhizomes 5cm deep and 25cm apart Mint rust can be treated by cutting the plant back hard See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) Psalms 49:16 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; It is a hardy perennial herb It has woolly grayish green leaves It grows to 2 feet(60cm) high It has an aroma similar to thyme It can be used as a border plant It has small white flowers It has a bitter flavour It is a medicinal plant It is used in teas Horehound candy is a childrens medicine Horehound ale is from juices in leaves How to Grow It likes sandy soil It likes a full sun position Sow seed in Spring Or divide existing plants Place seedlings one foot apart Harvesting Pick young leaves at anytime Use fresh leaves See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The easy guide to Pumpkins http://cga777.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-easy-guide-to-pumpkins.html The easy guide to Peppers/Capsicums http://cga777.blogspot

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Matthew 22:19 Shew me the tribute money.  And they brought unto him a penny. Is a creeping perennial herb That is a type of mint It is said to be toxic to eat in large quantities It is valuable for its leaves which can be chopped It has purple and red flowers Mints can become invasive and compete with other plants It has a strong mint flavor It can be used in sauces It can be used in drinks Mint rust can be treated by cutting the plant back hard It grows to 30cm(12in) high It can be planted near a tap for more moisture There is a big family of mints each different in some way How to Grow Mint likes damp or moist soil Sow seed in Spring or Summer or Plant rhizomes from existing plants in winter or spring Plant rhizomes 5cm deep and 25cm apart See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The easy gui

Blue Sage (Salvia clevelandii) Exodus 35:6 And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair, Is a bushy perennial It has a wonderful fragrance It is native to North America Its a moderately tall variety of sage It can grow to 1.2m(4ft) high It can be used just like common sage It can repel cabbage butterfly It is used for seasoning pork, beef or poultry It can be used as a medicinal tea It can be used in salads It can be used in soups or cold drinks It can be used as a gargle for sore throats Sage can be grown in containers Sage is a good border plant in the garden How to Grow A full sun position with light soil Sow seed in Spring Or take cuttings in Spring or Summer Or buy commerical seedlings Space plants 50cm(20in) apart Sage can be pruned in early Spring Harvesting Leaves can be picked fresh and used Leaves can be dried for later use See More! The easy guide to Potatoes