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Field Mint

August 16, 2017 smitsa 0

Field mint is often found in the garden where it’s chopped leaves are infused in vinegar and used as sauce  to accompany lamb or in teas where it […]

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Jujube (Zizyphus)

August 11, 2017 smitsa 0

The Zizyphus species of which there are about 40 are all thorny, small to medium sized trees and belong to the same family as Sea […]

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Davidson’s Plum

August 10, 2017 smitsa 1

The Davidson’s plum (DP) is a group of three rainforest trees (Davidsonia jerseyana, Davidsonia johnsonii and Davidsonia pruriens) living in Australia which produce fruit. Their […]

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Pentagalloylglucose (PGG)

August 7, 2017 smitsa 0

A highly potent antioxidant PGG has anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity. Tannin based Potent anti-microbial Pentagalloylglucose (PGG) should be known better although its chemical name […]

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The Oaking Of Red Wine

August 7, 2017 smitsa 0

The oaking of red wine may seem to be an age old practice associated with the production of full bodied flavours. To be honest, the […]

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Phytosterols For Heart Health

July 13, 2017 smitsa 0

Ingestion of phytosterols are regularly associated with maintaining good heart health and in many ways they have earned the same reputation as statins. You might ask what […]

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Growing Borage

July 11, 2017 smitsa 0

Borage or Starflower as it is also known is a robust hardy annual. Easy to grow and a ‘cottage garden’ popular plant. Ideal for borders and […]

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Growing Caraway

July 11, 2017 smitsa 0

A hardy biennial which flowers the following year from sowing. Seeds are a wonderful seasoning for many cooked dishes and baked goods Fresh leaves are […]