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Garden Salvias: Growing Sage
Salvias are a member of the mint family. There are thousands of different species of perennial, biennial and annual salvias. Most are fast growing, hardy, trouble free. The best way to grow sage is to buy a couple plants and take cuttings. If you grow sage from seeds it will take about two years before you can use it. Most perennial sage species prefer full sun, well drained soil and will flower in June or July. Avoid planting sage in heavy soils that retain a lot moisture. Even the hardiest varieties of sage will not withstand an unusually wet winter. Cut your sage back each spring to get strong new growth. Always keep sage and other aromatic herbs at least an arms length away from cucumbers. Sage attracts bumblebees, butterflies and hummingbirds which helps with pollination in the rest of your garden as well. Plant a dwarf variety sage in a sunny window box along with other herbs for a unique container garden. Prune them regularly. If you live in an apartment or condo you can add herbs such as dwarf pineapple sage to hanging baskets along with other fragrant perennial herbs for a great aroma and space saving idea. Enjoy cooking with sage or mix dried sage leaves with other dried flowers to make a fragrant potpourri. (See Below)
Cooking with Sage: Add some sage to roast beef for a tasty treat. Freeze your sage and store it in ziploc bags for later use. Add fresh sage to your vegetables for a hint of unique flavour. For a nice presentation, garnish your party platters with sage. Grill fresh sage with pork chops on the BBQ this summer. Mix sage in with your jellies and honey for a fantastic taste sensation. Spicy Sage Potpourri 3 tbsp. orris root
1/2 tsp. Carnation oil
2 tbsp of whole cloves
2 cups of red rose petals
2 cups of red carnation petals
2 cups of dried artimisia flowers
2 tbsp s of crushed cinnamon sticks
2 cups of red pineapple sage flowers
2 cups of green pineapple sage leaves
NOTE: Potpourri will lose it's scent over the course of a year. When this occurs you can mix 3 tbsp. of orris root and 1/2 tsp. Carnation oil and add it to your potpourri to renew the scent. |
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