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How to grow common sage Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a very practical herb to complement herb or vegetable gardens. Its silvery-grey leaves emit a generous amount of aroma and flavour enhancing the flavour of meat dishes, stuffing for chicken and adds the perfect finish to potato dishes. Sage has been used for centuries as a healing herb, touting antiseptic and antifungal properties. Their purple, sometimes white or pink, flowers, attract bees and beneficial insects into the garden making it perfect for companion planting.  Growing sage

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How to grow oregano Oregano is a Mediterranean, perennial herb initially used for its antiseptic, antifungal and medicinal properties. Nowadays its spreading habit makes it desirable to gardeners for rockeries, cottage gardens, companion vegetable gardens and potted patio gardens.  Growing oregano

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How to grow thyme Thyme can be planted and grown all year round. Its low spreading habit, fragrance, medicinal and culinary properties rewards gardeners who plant it.   Growing thyme

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How to grow basil Basil is one of the most popular of all the summer herbs and if you like cooking with tomatoes you'll already know that nothing compliments them better than fresh basil. But did you know that basil is also really easy to grow? Here's how

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How to grow chilli in pots Spicy food and exotic dishes just wouldn’t be the same without the zing of the hot chilli, those fiery relatives of the sweet capsicum. These ornamental plants are easy to grow in the vegetable garden and they also perform extremely well in pots where they liven up verandahs, patios and balconies with their abundant crops of scarlet, green, purple and yellow fruits. More Info

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How to herbs in pots Growing herbs in pots are easy and convenient when placed just outside the kitchen door to pluck at an arms reach. Most varieties are suited to growing in pots.  More Info

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How to grow lavender What better way to delight the senses than by gardening, but how better to delight the sense of smell than filling your garden with the beautiful perfume of Lavender. Lavender is a worldwide famous herb grown for it’s sweet scent and it’s lovely grey to green foliage and mauve coloured flowers. Lavender is also reputed to contain medicinal properties that help stimulate and improve health. One thing is for sure, Lavender is a delight to grow because whenever you touch or brush past it, it perfumes the air with it’s wonderful sweet smell. More Info

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How to grow parsley One of the most popular herbs used in cooking is parsley. Parsley is not only easy to grow but also has great ornamental appeal. As well as this, Parsley is reknown for its health benefits and is commonly used after meals as a natural mouth freshener. With so many attributes, and the fact that parsley is easy to grow, parsley is an essential for any garden. More Info

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How to grow rosemary Rosemary has been a strong favourite in herb gardens for many years. A native of the Mediterranean it has been used by a wide range of nationalities and in a wider range of culinary dishes. Used for centuries Rosemary is reputed to strengthen the memory and is planted for remembrance. On anniversaries such as Anzac Day or the loss of a loved one, a sprig is worn. More Info

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