Originally we depended on plants for food and medicine . Many of the plants that are part of the garden landscape today were once valued for their healing properties .
All through history there have been stories of gardens ie The hanging Gardens Of Babylon , the Medieval monastic Physic Gardens where monks grew herbs to create healing potions and salves.
In biblical times the herbal gardens of the village of Mataria , near Cairo .
In ancient Egypt the homes of nobles on the river Nile had cool gardens within courtyards which have been revealed by excavators .
The love of gardens has stayed inherent in us and today we design our houses opening onto vine covered terraces inviting the "outdoors in "
A garden where scented plants grow has a strong attraction for winged creatures insects , birds and bees alike.
Bees especially, love bergamot or bee balm , and borage , which in the past was often grown as a crop for bees. ( Something we may have to consider bringing back into practice )
A scented garden is not complete without a variety of herbs .
Each plant has its own characteristic flavour and scent , which may be used in cooking , making fragrant and beneficial " tisanes " ( nourishing decoctions ) or making pot pourri .
Herbs can be picked and used fresh , cooked or dried .
Herb sandwiches are often overlooked but they have a fresh and pleasing flavour.....
spread wholemeal or brown bread with a little butter , cream cheese or vegemite then scatter with fresh herbs finely chopped .
A little discretion is advised on the herb combinations ....
Basil and Marjoram are pungent and go well with parsley or chives ...
Pennyroyal has a strong peppermint flavour and is best mixed with parsley or mint
Mustard and Cress are a Victorian Era High Tea combination
Laying sliced spearmint leaves on spread in your sandwich is very refreshing on a hot day
ref...Flavour And Fragrance ...Rosemary Hemphill
All through history there have been stories of gardens ie The hanging Gardens Of Babylon , the Medieval monastic Physic Gardens where monks grew herbs to create healing potions and salves.
In biblical times the herbal gardens of the village of Mataria , near Cairo .
In ancient Egypt the homes of nobles on the river Nile had cool gardens within courtyards which have been revealed by excavators .
The love of gardens has stayed inherent in us and today we design our houses opening onto vine covered terraces inviting the "outdoors in "
A garden where scented plants grow has a strong attraction for winged creatures insects , birds and bees alike.
Bees especially, love bergamot or bee balm , and borage , which in the past was often grown as a crop for bees. ( Something we may have to consider bringing back into practice )
A scented garden is not complete without a variety of herbs .
Each plant has its own characteristic flavour and scent , which may be used in cooking , making fragrant and beneficial " tisanes " ( nourishing decoctions ) or making pot pourri .
Herbs can be picked and used fresh , cooked or dried .
Herb sandwiches are often overlooked but they have a fresh and pleasing flavour.....
spread wholemeal or brown bread with a little butter , cream cheese or vegemite then scatter with fresh herbs finely chopped .
A little discretion is advised on the herb combinations ....
Basil and Marjoram are pungent and go well with parsley or chives ...
Pennyroyal has a strong peppermint flavour and is best mixed with parsley or mint
Mustard and Cress are a Victorian Era High Tea combination
Laying sliced spearmint leaves on spread in your sandwich is very refreshing on a hot day
ref...Flavour And Fragrance ...Rosemary Hemphill
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