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Herbs of the World

Herbs of the World
Australia is a multicultural society and this is reflected in our cooking styles. Don showed that it is both easy and fun to grow herbs in containers to suit your culinary preferences. Listed below are herbs for use in French, Greek and Thai cooking, along with growing tips and suggested uses in the kitchen.
French
These herbs are commonly used in French (and traditional) recipes, and they look great potted up in terracotta containers. With a little imagination, you can have your own mini Versailles in the backyard!
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis)
An annual plant to 30cm high. Remove flowers regularly to prolong the life cycle. Combine with beans, butters, artichokes, cabbage, casseroles, soups, stews and herb breads.


Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
A frost-hardy biennial herb to 30cm high. It is a very greedy feeder, so fertilise monthly in the warm months. Combine with sauces, salads, soups, fish, eggs and vegetables.
Dill (Anethum graveolens)...

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