Borage

Image by geographica Sage, rosemary, and thyme are perennial staples of most herb gardens, but don’t forget the annuals. A hardy annual, suited to all USDA hardiness zones, is borage. This self-seeding herb…

Image by naturaltexture The borage herb is an old-fashioned plant that can get up to 2 feet (61 cm.) tall, or more. It is native to the Middle East and has an ancient history in war as an enhancement for…

Image by RobertoGennaro Companion planting is based on the idea that some plants perform better if they are located near a strategic plant partner. This partner may attract beneficial insects, improve soil…

Image by dirkr Borage is a fascinating and underrated plant. While it’s completely edible, some people are turned off by its bristly leaves. While the older leaves do develop a texture that not everyone finds…

Image by tamara_kulikova You don’t need many excuses to grow borage. With its brilliant, blue, starry flowers and charismatic, fuzzy stems, borage is an herb with tons of garden appeal. This plant has a rich…

Image by monkeybusinessimages A warm-season annual native to the Mediterranean, borage is easily recognized by its bristly, grey-green leaves and five-petaled, star-shaped blooms, which are usually intense…

Image by savoilic Native to warm climates of the Mediterranean, borage is a tall, sturdy herb distinguished by deep green leaves covered with fuzzy, white hairs. Masses of bright borage flowers attract…