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Lavender can help to fight infections
everything smelling sweet. Lemon balm tea is good for circulation and is also a good palate cleanser. These plants all grow well together and are brilliant in sunny, well-drained borders. of course, is that you can easily incorporate it into your favourite dishes.
Try garlic-fried shrimp, homemade garlic croutons with soup or add some cloves to oil and let them infuse to drip over oven-roasted vegetables.
Meadow flowers be important for growing the most nutrient-packed apothecary.
Before planting, choose an area of your garden and dig it over as much as you can, removing any stones or weeds which will compete for nutrients.
Then add in plenty of organic matter; things like farmyard manure, leaf mould, or even bags of soil conditioner from your local garden centre.
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Ensuring the you crop the plants regularly is essential, otherwise they can get a little leggy.
Some people like to plant a herb wheel around a central focal point such as a sundial or a birdbath.
Like spokes coming out, you can create a circular patch, with each section growing a different variety. Garlic in one compartment next to lavender, then feverfew, and so it goes on around the circle.
The one thing you should really do is position a seating area, such as an arbour with a bench where you can sit and relax, in your garden.
Being outside, enjoying the fresh air and peace and simply spending time with nature is as important for your health as it is for the plants. screenwithenvy.co.uk