Herbs have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Archaeologists have even discovered the remains of herbal remedies in Neanderthal burial sites dating back 60,000 years. Herbs can contain essential oils that are useful in medicine and modern … Continue reading
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Saving your last mint leaves for winter. Now is the time to save those last leaves off your mint plants for use over the winter. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you make the most of your remaining … Continue reading
Buckler Leaf Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) Sorrel is a leafy perennial which is a member of the dock family. Varieties include garden sorrel and buckler leaf (or French) sorrel. Flavour Sorrel’s taste varieties from refreshing and tangy to sharp, sour and … Continue reading
About Calamint Plants Calamint plants are thick stemmed, bushy herbs that form dense clumps with woody flower stems. The leaves are heavily veined and highly textured, many sporting ridges and most with hairy to fuzzy foliage. Flowers are two-lipped slender … Continue reading
We now have Chocolate Peppermint back in stock at ‘The Herb Patch’ Chocolate mint plants (Mentha x piperita ‘Chocolate’) are attractive, fragrant and easy to grow. As with most square-stemmed members … Continue reading
A common mistake with Herb Growing is not cutting back enough What makes an herb grow fast and neatly, is pruning. Of course pruning an herb means that you are actually harvesting the great tasting leaves and stems. If you do … Continue reading
Spring is nearly here again, and thoughts are turning to the gardens again. We are busy propagating herbs again for this season, and some of our perennials will be available again very soon. We are hoping to have a wide … Continue reading
Holly and ivy Although the Christmas tree is now the season’s dominant icon, throughout most of history holly and ivy enjoyed top billing. Both were powerful talismans in Europe’s pre-Christian religions, because they flourish, and even bear fruit, in the … Continue reading
Many herbs can be used to a make a tea, either for medicinal purposes or purely for refreshment. They can be used as a remedy for many things from an upset stomach to insomnia and even for nervous disorders. They can … Continue reading