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Hi, schweppes, thks for the link.
My mum has a pot of this plant & we thought it is mint. :lol:
:idea: Maybe shd plant a small pot in DD's room to keep out of mozzies. -
schweppes:
Hi Schweppes,:peekaboo: Autumnbronze
There was an article in Asiaone on the Indian Borage plant. Here's the link
http://www.asiaone.com/Wine%252CDine+%2526+Unwind/Unwind/Gardening/Plants/Non-flowering/Story/A1Story20071127-38635.html
To put it simply, according to dh, it is a hardy plant and grows well under semi-shade conditions. If too much sun, the leaves will curl and turn a little yellow. He said that you can get it from any established or big nurseries. He said that it's very easy to grow. He also mentioned that his Indian friends use it for cooking or use the leaves to make herbal tea as cough remedy. But so, far, I have not tried that yet as not sure how it works.
The plant emits a strong spicy smell - somewhat like the oregano plant but stronger. It's not an unpleasant smell. I find it somewhat comforting.
Because of the strong spicy smell, I feel that it's like a natural insect repellant. Dh said that he's not sure if the borage plant will keep mozzies at bay but the citronella plant does that. Have not grown citronella in our home but we do use the oil for aromatherapy at home.
Another informative site that I found http://hubpages.com/hub/Indian-Borage
Apart from the nice spicy smell, it adds a bit of greenery to the home too
I must have missed this post earlier, just came across it.
I will read up and get back to you soon.
:thankyou: sista :love:
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BlurBee:
dh said that the citronella plant is better known to keep out mozzies. Still, no harm putting a pot of borage plant in dd's room. A bit of greenery is nice to look at too.Hi, schweppes, thks for the link.
My mum has a pot of this plant & we thought it is mint. :lol:
:idea: Maybe shd plant a small pot in DD's room to keep out of mozzies.
Not surprising to think your mom's plant is mint as the borage plant smells a bit minty. In fact, it's a stronger smell than oregano.
I was randomly surfing the website over the weekend, and found out that the borage plant apparently has omega 6 fatty acides; works it like evening primrose but has a stronger effect/benefit.
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Speaking of herbs, dh helped me start a herb garden. *finally* :roll: Am currently growing borage, oregano, rosemary and basil. So am using them in my cooking. They go so well with pasta and chicken type dishes. My cooking style tends to be more Westernised (think Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson). Wanted to be like domestic goddess but sad to say, far from goddess material and definitely undomesticated. But I digress....
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In fact, I tried to be creative and made a jug of chilled ribena with sliced lemons (or can substitute with sweet lime if you don't want lemon) and crushed basil leaves. So refreshing on a hot day. -
schweppes:
From what I read, you are definitely more goddess material than meSpeaking of herbs, dh helped me start a herb garden. *finally* :roll: Am currently growing borage, oregano, rosemary and basil. So am using them in my cooking. They go so well with pasta and chicken type dishes. My cooking style tends to be more Westernised (think Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson). Wanted to be like domestic goddess but sad to say, far from goddess material and definitely undomesticated. But I digress....
:roll:
In fact, I tried to be creative and made a jug of chilled ribena with sliced lemons (or can substitute with sweet lime if you don't want lemon) and crushed basil leaves. So refreshing on a hot day.
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LKVM:
:hi5: you must try it LKVM, your kids will love it!!schweppes:
In fact, I tried to be creative and made a jug of chilled ribena with sliced lemons (or can substitute with sweet lime if you don't want lemon) and crushed basil leaves. So refreshing on a hot day.
hmm sounds yummy
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duriz:
You're too kind, duriz. But thanks!! :preen:
From what I read, you are definitely more goddess material than me -
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Put some water in a white dinner plate and add a couple drops of Lemon FreshJoy dish detergent. Set the dish on your proch, patio, picnic table, parkbench, or other outdoor area (with mozzies).
Not sure what attracts them, the lemon smell, the white plate colour or what, BUT . .. the mozzies flock to it, and drop dead shortly after drinking the Lemon Fresh Joy/water mixture, and usually within about 10 feet of the plate. TRY IT . . it worksjust superb !
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Just to share, went Daiso IMM Yday to help colleagues buy drain nets for making cloves packs n spotted a better deal!
E drain net photo I previously posted is 35 nets (length 16cm), Yday found another pack which is slightly longer @ 17cm but it comes in 50 nets which is a much better deal.
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my marble flooring looks quite dull and was thinking if anyone tried DIY polish? what do you use?
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