Availbility of product is constantly changing throughout the season. All of our plant material is grown right here on site at English Country Gardens.
HERBS
Fresh herbs from your own kitchen garden or container is a wonderful way to ensure you always have on hand exactly what you need.
Examples of some of the herbs we have at English Country Gardens are listed below. Availability subject to change without notice.
Growing tips for herbs:
* Pinch frequently to develop branching. This in turn will yield good leaf production.
* Basil is extremely sensitive to cold temperatures. Always keep above 55degrees even at night.
* Generally, herbs do not like to sit in water. Consistent, modest moisture is essential to avoid disease .
* Lavender and Rosemary are sensitive to extreme dry-down, causing top burn or mildew. Keep moisture consistent, yet moderate.
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Examples of some of the herbs we have at English Country Gardens are listed below. Availability subject to change without notice.
Growing tips for herbs:
* Pinch frequently to develop branching. This in turn will yield good leaf production.
* Basil is extremely sensitive to cold temperatures. Always keep above 55degrees even at night.
* Generally, herbs do not like to sit in water. Consistent, modest moisture is essential to avoid disease .
* Lavender and Rosemary are sensitive to extreme dry-down, causing top burn or mildew. Keep moisture consistent, yet moderate.
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Lavender (Munstead)
Munstead Lavender, the most fragrant of all English Lavenders. Blooms June to August on 1-1 1/2 foot tall flowering spikes with medium size lavender flowers and a 1 - 1 1/2 foot spread. Plant Munstead in a dry sunny spot and watch the blooms attract bees and butterflies to your hearts content. We use the oils extracted from our own Munstead Lavender to fragrance our handmade soaps we call our BotanicalSuds. (visit our soap section or see our soaps at www.BotanicalSuds.com)
Lemon Balm (Melissa)
Lemon Balm has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb. While there are many benefits purported to Lemon Balm, we found it interesting that Lemon Balm is recommended as both an appetite stimulant and an appetite suppressant. A member of the mint family with small insignificant white flowers. We enjoy the fact that the natural oils in Lemon Balm contain citronella and like to use it in the production of our handmade soaps sold in our shop under the name BotanicalSuds. They can also be viewed at www.BotanicalSuds.com
Oregano (Golden)
Parsley
Italian - - Flat-leafed, Italian Parsley favored for its deep flavor, some say holds up in cooking better than other parsley varieties. High chlorophyll content makes it a natural breath sweetener. Great for containers & kitchen gardens. 12 inches tall, light, well drained soil, space 15 inches apart.
Triple Curled - A kitchen standard, Curled Parsley is terrific in just about any dish. Can be dried and used as a garnish, or fresh and chopped fine over a nice fish dish. You'll have trouble finding a place this multipurpose herb can't be used!
Triple Curled - A kitchen standard, Curled Parsley is terrific in just about any dish. Can be dried and used as a garnish, or fresh and chopped fine over a nice fish dish. You'll have trouble finding a place this multipurpose herb can't be used!
Rosemary (Barbecue)
Sage
Common - Sage is a very popular herb, a shrubby perennial that may reach 18 - 24 inches tall with a sprawling growth habit. Common sage has gray-green, wooly leaves. Leaves can be harvested before blooming begins, or cut stems 6 - 8 inches long and allow to dry.
THYME (Lemon Variegated)