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Some of the earliest descriptions of recreational gardens included references to food plants or herbs. Herbs are particularly rewarding because they’re generally hardy, compact and can be harvested as needed (as opposed to something like a mielie plant that grows into a giant and gives one harvest).   I really like basil, and have comeContinue Reading

Plant a kitchen garden and you’ll have a year-round supply of herbs and delicious veggies

I started growing my own herbs in old wine barrels about 2 years ago.  They are an inspiration to all our visitors.  The barrels overflow with rosemary, a variety of different mints, Vietnamese coriander, curry leaves, chives, basil, origanum, scented geranium and sage.  We plant the base of the spring onions with their tiny rootsContinue Reading