Short description

• A beautiful upright herb with rough leaves covered with silvery hairs and most attractive celestial blue flowers beloved by bees. 
• Borage is an annual growing to 45-90cm (18-36in) which self-seeds happily. 

Cooking: Add Borage to summer drinks and wines because of its, cucumber flavour. Chopped leaves make a healthy soup or YOUNG leaves can be dipped in batter and lightly fried until crisp. Finely cut leaves make a delicious sandwich filling. 

Companion Plant: Grow it close to tomatoes to attract bees which fertilise the tomato blooms, and anything else in the vegetable garden.

Nature's Remedy: Borage is a fine source of calcium and potassium and is recommended for toning up the glandular system, and all bronchial, lung and chest disorders. Prolonged use is not advisable. 

Special Note: Always check with your doctor before using herbs for medicinal purposes.

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