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How to Grow Sage?

As far back as the third century B.C., Sage was recorded as a medicinal herb. This plant came originally from the Mediterranean area and there are many varieties. The broad leaved garden type is, however, the most valuable for culinary use. The leaves make a very refreshing and beneficial tea, and sage tea is a feature of many cafes in Greece. In England it was widely used until China tea was imported.

Growing Sage Outdoors

Sage is a perennial, growing into a shrub about 2/3 of a metre tall. Once established in the garden, it will throw out new branches every year. These can be removed to make new plants, as the two or three year old bushes tend to become rather straggly. Take the cuttings with a 'heel' in April or May, and plant in an open, sunny position. A light, dry soil will suit the plant best but it does also grow fairly well in clay soils. Cut the flower stalks off after flowering.

Sage makes a useful plant for any garden; apart from its value in the kitchen, it attracts bees to the garden and is never plagued by insects.

Seed for new plants should be sown in April to May in shallow drills, only lightly covered with soil.

Growing Sage Indoors

Sage makes a useful addition to the indoor herb garden; if grown in a separate pot in a spot near a window. Sow a few seeds in a Jiffy pot during March or April, using ordinary seed sowing compost, and transplant to the garden when a few inches high. A Sage bush grown indoors must be clipped back to a reasonable shape nd size. The plant can then be placed anywhere in the house, and will keep a room free of flies.

For Flower-arranging

The velvety, grey-green leaves and mauve-blue flowers are attractive mixed with other foliage and flowers. A small Sage bush grown indoors will also make an ornamental house plant.

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