Borage - Borago officinalis

I didn't expect to take a photo of borage at this time of the year but it is in full flower in the poly tunnel. It was late in flowering and didn't appear in the garden like it usually does, must be the weather. The flowers are great frozen in cubes of ice or dropped straight into glasses, the plant has a cucumber flavour. Bees love borage flowers and you occasionally see borage honey for sale.

Jar of Herbs Winner

This worthy winner came first in the jar of herbs category in the Lammermuir Pastoral Society, Ellemford Show, I came third. As there is a healthy competition between me and the gentleman who entered this jar, I have informed him I will be searching every boot sale and charity shop for a huge jar so I can beat him next year, me competitive, never. He has raised the bar as he came first in many categorys and therefore won the Mary Gold cup for vegetables. It is a great result as he has only ever achieved "Highly Commended" before, well done him.

Jar of Herbs

It is the Lammermuir show tomorrow and this is my entry for the jar of herbs category. There are quite a few Basil, Chives, Fennel, Lovage, Marjoram, Chocolate, Ginger and Apple Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Tri-Colour and Pineapple Sage and Thyme.

Lemon Basil

Lemon basil has a really strong lemon scent and taste, makes a very good lemon basil olive oil.