Borage plants grow three feet tall and two feet wide and self-sow with ease so that you will enjoy their garden presence for ...

Celery is an important herb in Louisiana cooking. Herbs we grow as cool-season annuals include parsley, cilantro/coriander, ...

Gardening enthusiasts are constantly searching for new plants that offer both beauty and practicality. One such herb that’s quickly becoming a favorite among gardeners worldwide is borage. Originally ...

Preventive spraying of pesticides, such as one specific to caterpillars – Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki (Btk) – requires regular applications. This will incur cost, time and effort, and is ...

However, marjoram only grows perennially in Hardiness Zones 9 and 10, so you may need to plant it every year to get the full benefits of this fragrant herb. Borage isn’t grown as frequently as some of ...

Borage oil, which comes from the seeds of the borage plant, is gaining recognition as a natural supplement because it’s high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This essential omega-6 fatty acid is ...

Traditional companion planting, which involves planting different types of ... rosemary, lavender, parsley, borage, dill and chives. Annual flowers can be planted in the beds around vegetables. In the ...

Borage leaves are furry and become more prickly with age, so they need to be picked young and chopped finely. The stalks can be cooked like any other vegetable.

Borage oil comes from the borago officinalis plant that is native to the Mediterranean. The plant (adored by bees) is otherwise known as ‘starflower’ thanks to its beautiful blue star-shaped ...

"The picture of a bumble bee on my borage shows the amazing symbiotic relationship ... that from that tiny set of seed leaves will grow a huge plant and usually more courgettes than I can eat." ...