I live in Balmaha, situated beside Loch Lomond. I feel very privilaged to live here as it is one of...
I live in Balmaha, situated beside Loch Lomond. I feel very privilaged to live here as it is one of the most beautiful villages in Scotland but still only about 20 miles from Glasgow.
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Chives are one of the most useful and attractive herbs around. They have a mass of beautiful pink or purple flowers that grace any border or herb garden. Like most herbs, they like the sun but will also tolerate a shady corner. They are also quite hardy - I have two clumps that expand every year and have survived some very chilly Scottish winters. However, that is just a beginning - if you plant them under roses they are reputed to keep away greenfly and if that doesn't work you can still use them in cooking. They are delicious in green salads, potato salads or add delicate flavour to soups and stews. They probably have some medicinal qualities too. At the very least they are a source of vitamin C, keeping away colds and other nasties. Disadvantages are they can get out of hand so need dividing every now and again. However, this is quite easy - it must be because I did it last year! They can be grown from seed but most garden centres have chives in their herb section. Chives can be stored through drying or freezing. All in all a very useful plant - can you really be without this one?
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I recently started a small herb garden with chives, mint and parsley included, so thanks for those ops... Any hints on Thyme? Mine looks bedraggled and dry :-(
Steve
y2krosebuddie 25.06.2001 23:04
I noticed that the previous owners of our house had planted chives closeby to the rose bushes. I wondered why. I know now!
Advantages: Wonderful smell, taste and goes perfectly with tomatoes for a divine salad sensation! Disadvantages: It's an annual that likes a but of sun. And I live in The Dark North!!!
phoenixgreen 26.05.2007 (25.05.2007)
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