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Basil – Ocimum basilicum – organic growing advice, history, preserving and medicinal – by Andy Hamilton

June 30, 2008 Andy Hamilton 1

Basil is a half hardy annual. Its name is derived from the Greek basileus meaning King as it was seen to have a royal fragrance. It can be used to flavour foods and is used […]

Aloe -Lilaceae/Aloeaceae family growing advice, history and medicinal uses

June 30, 2008 Andy Hamilton 0

There are thought to be about 325 species of Aloe around the world. Perhaps the most famous being Aloe Vera, other species include Cape Aloe (Aloe Ferox) and Socotrine/Zanzibar Aloe (Aloe perryi). Aloe is native […]

Chives

July 7, 2004 Andy Hamilton 0

With spring getting up to speed most of us are looking at seeds more than harvesting, but the good old chive plant is at is best right now, I have just used a little on […]

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