Tangwystl Cottage - Ch-ch-ch-ch-chive talkin'
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(fyi: Latin - Allium schoenoprasum)
Fun fact: Chives have been cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages (fifth until the 15th centuries), although their usage dates back 5000 years. They were sometimes referred to as "rush leeks". source
p.s: apple trees do not like grass growing up around them, so using the opportunity to underplant with helpful & supportive companions is so much more effective
This wasn't good, as its an easy route for diseases and rot to get in and destroy the whole tree.
The material will eventually rot away so I don't need to do anything further to upset the tree's healing process.
The comfrey is a favourite healer of mine, as it is packed full of silica and other goodies which supports cell repair.
Chives, and other members of the Allium family are said to aid in the prevention of mildew, fungal infection and scab in apples, and also repel pests; while beneficial insects can enjoy the flowers, as well as its culinary uses by us humans.
Just be aware, chives will spread so keeping them contained is a good idea. They will pop up year after year now, making them a very easy herb to maintain.
Come next spring I should be able to divide the plants up and transplant some around my other apple tree.
The lazy gardener finally works smarter.
One day I might even remember to harvest some to use when I'm cooking.
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(extra tags: #harvest #garden #organicgardening #organic #selfsufficiency #photography #newzealand)
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awwww I just want to tickle under his (or her) chin and give him (or her) a scratch behind the ears! <3
at least this one hasn't got his tongue poked out at you.
I kinda miss it :P
Useful thing to know with chives, though I'll probably forget by the time we need to design a garden XD We used to have a basil forest in our aquaponics back when that was up and running. So defintely don't forget to harvest and/or transplant them around ;D
I've not had any great luck growing basil but I live in hope!
It rains a lot in New Zealand. I collected a lot of it in my hair walking home as a high school student, but it's great for growing things
lol @ collecting it in your hair
I grew up in the Waikato, and while there are frustrating things about the weather down here (Southland) I do not miss the depressing fog, and loads of garden creepies and crawlies, lol.
Plus, you don't get snow. :D