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Preserving Basil
There is no need to waste a huge basil plant when it’s at its prime, and there is no need to go without basil in the cooler months. Here are some new tips to harvest and preserve your basil! In the freezer – Take a leaf of basil and fold it so it fits inside [...]
Herb Garden for under $40
Here’s a photo of my new herb garden. Planted in it is Lemon Grass, Parsley, Oregano, and Thyme. To set this up, it cost me $36.50 Australian Dollars. Here’s the breakdown: The pot is a powder coated ‘BBQ Tub’ – For putting drinks in, holes drilled for drainage. Cost: $13 The soil is a normal [...]
How to grow Basil
About basil Basil is a herb that is native to India and tropical Asia, but grows well in the warmer months of cooler climates or all year around in warmer climates. Used in a wide range of foods, mostly Italian and Asian, it is one of the easiest herbs to grow even from seed. Growing [...]
About Me
My name is Ben, and I'm a self confessed gardenoholic. My other interests include growing plants, looking at plants, drinking coffee and taking the odd photo. My wife thinks I'm mad, but is getting into the whole garden thing, possibly going mad as well. In my spare time I'm a geologist (must be something about dirt and rocks...)- Get me on Twitter
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