Herbs

My friend and I attended a seminar about colonial herbs at the Hanover Tavern last night.
One  herb in particular I wanted to try and learn more about is Loveage.   I have yet to try it but have heard that the flavor is a combination of Anise and Celery.  Use it as you would use parsley or celery but go lighter as the flavor is stronger.  Some use as a salt substitute.  It can grow to about 6 ft.  and every part is edible,  we were also informed that the stalk can be used as a straw.   I am thinking tomato based drinks. Likes fertile soil and takes partial shade too.  Seeds can be harvested and have sweeter flavor than leaves.  let the seeds turn brown and then cut stalk and use lke you would celery seeds.

cilantro and loveage on right

I always research the toxicity of  herbs if any and so far I have read that it shouldn't be consumed in first trimester of pregnancy - or if kidney damage - web md has info on it

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Borage is another colonial herb,  supposed to have the flavor like that of cucumbers, young leaves are eaten in salads     I won't be eating it ,  but do like the pretty blue flowers.

I understand it can be a good companion plant for tomatos as it is supposed to help keep the tomato worm away from them.    Basil is supposed to do the same because of the scent the worm doesn't like.  Will try this too.

borage on right

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Picture of Lavender farms,  where they have so many nice gifts , honey,  herbs, plants - a little of everything

Fernleaf,  very pretty - blooms summer to fall and once established , needs little watering - good for slopes

Dutch lavender,  a new one to me.   Used mainly by landscapers I was told because of mounding habit,  didn't need to be tended to like the other lavenders.    Blooming not as profuse as the other lavenders , but pretty growth habit

Beatiful lettuce

I always purchase their raw honey -  I will use the sun stick to measure amt of sun for planting my grapes

neat idea

been needing some teaspoons and found them here

back at carolyns house,   she has a new greenhouse potting shed

she and her husband built

plenty of light, as the roof is clear

nice place to go and work with things that you enjoy

pretty violets

I believe she called this rose "Jacobs coat"

 Pretty yard

there is parsley, sage, basil, etc in this area

til next time

betsy