Category Archives: Herbs & Spices

Top 5 – Things to do with Basil

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Liz

If you garden in a temperate zone within the Southern Hemisphere then chances are that you have a lot of basil around.  Basil that wont last too much longer as the weather cools.  I know I do.  Which nicely brings … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight on Sunday – “Italian Plain Leaf” Parsley

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Liz

I love parsley.  It is probably my favourite herb and something I’m always happy to have a nibble of.  Whenever I find it sitting on a plate pretending to be a garnish I always eat it – you just can’t … Continue reading →

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Minty Fresh

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Liz

I may have mentioned previously a side bed I have that is situated directly under next doors large Eucalypts.  Whilst I have successfully grown silverbeet in the bed there is little else that does well so I made the decision … Continue reading →

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Flaming Rusty Mint

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Liz

One of my potted mints has been looking a bit sick for a while. While the rest of my mints are happily celebrating Spring and putting on heaps of new growth, this one has been looking sadder and sadder by the … Continue reading →

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Herbs in Winter

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Liz

I use a lot of herbs in my cooking.  Fortunately Melbourne’s climate lends itself to having fresh herbs all year round.  There are even some like coriander and chervil that do better in the winter.    Coriander tends to bolt … Continue reading →

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