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Chamomile (Chamaemelum) Psalms 104:13 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. It is a evergreen perennial It has a reputation as a good medicinal herb It grows in a mat shape It has an apple like scent It grows to 12in(30cm) tall It can withstand very cold weather (up to -29C) It is a companion to onions, cabbage or broccoli It can be grown in pots or containers It can be used to repel flies or mosquitoes Dried flowers are used for a herbal tea As a tea it can help sleeplessness How to Grow It prefers full sun or light shade Can be grown from seed direct in the ground Or smaller plants can be transplanted Or by division of existing plants Space plants 25cm(10in) apart Harvesting Harvest flowers when they open They can be used fresh or dried See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tubero...

Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens) Psalms 17:8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, Also known as woolly mint Is a creeping perennial herb It has an apple fragrance It has pinkish flowers It can be planted near a tap for ready moisture It's valuable for its leaves which can be chopped It can be used in sauces and salads It can be used in drinks or cooked as a vegetable Mint rust can be treated by cutting the plant back hard It can reach 60cm(2ft) high It is a good ground cover on rough areas It can be grown in a pot Mints can become invasive and compete with other plants 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 e...

Lemon Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Hebrews 10:20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; Is an annual with bright green foliage It has lemon scented leaves Is a warm season herb Grows up to 60cm(2ft) high It has small white flowers Close by it assists the growth of many plants It has a clove like flavour It's used to flavour tomato, fish and salads Can be made into pesto or stored in oil Basil repels flies and mosquitos How to Grow Sow seed from spring to summer A sunny, warm and sheltered position is best Basil can be grown in pots or tubs Place plants 30cm(12in) apart Or plant out commerical seedlings Harvesting Pick leaves when the plant has grown tall 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/th...

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Ecclesiastes 10:2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand; but a fool’s heart at his left. Is a bushy biennial It has large bumpy leaves It produces bluish flowers in the second year Its a tall variety of sage It can grow to 1.5m(5ft) high 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 http://cga777.blogs...

Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus) Psalms 89:47 Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? Is an evergreen perennial herb Its a low growing subshrub It has rich lemon scented leaves That are yellowish and greenish And is a popular culinary herb It grows to 30cm(12in) in height It has tiny flowers There are over 400 species of thyme 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-pumpkin...

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Job 40:20 Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play. Is a creeping perennial herb That is valuable for its leaves which can be chopped It is easy to grow It has pinkish flowers It can be planted near a tap for more moisture It can be used in sauces and salads It can be used in drinks or cooked as a vegetable It usually grows to 50cm high Peppermint oil contains menthol Which is used to treat bruises, sprains or toothache Peppermint tea is a good tonic Peppermint belongs to a big family of mints Mints can become invasive and compete with other plants How to Grow Peppermint 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 htt...

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. It is an annual plant The plant grows to (90cm)3ft high The seeds are high in protein They can be crushed and used like peanut butter It goes well with meatless dishes and salads It goes well with vegetables and breads Sesame seed goes well with a cheese pie Seeds can be made into an oil for many dishes How to Grow Grow plants in full sun To get enough seeds alot of plants are needed Harvesting 4-5 weeks after the flowers open collect seeds Cut the plant so that a long stem is attached Dry seeds in a bag in a warm location 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....