Borage

Chickens love borage, and once planted this herb will self-seed readily, some might say too readily! Benefits: Borage contains high amounts of vitamins A and… Read More »Can Chickens Eat Borage?

Borage – This plant is a real workhorse in the garden. It repels tomato hornworms and cabbage worms and attracts beneficial bees and wasps. What… Read More »What Pests Does Borage Deter?

Unfortunately, these plants are not good for your dog or other small animals, causing intestinal upset, respiratory distress, and can be fatal if not treated… Read More »Can Dogs Eat Indian Borage?

Borage is a terrific companion plant as it tends to repel many insects and is very disease resistant. What plant repels most insects? Here’s a… Read More »Does Indian Borage Repel Insects?

Borage tea is a herbal tea made from either the fresh or dried flowers or leaves of the borage plant. The tea has a subtle… Read More »Can You Make Tea From Borage?

Often mistaken as a type of mint, the Indian Borage plant is succulent and densely covered with short, fine hairs. Is Indian borage the same… Read More »Is Indian Borage A Succulent?

A healthy drink tastes pleasantly sweet with a mild herbal taste. It’s very soothing to the throat too. How do you eat Indian borage? If… Read More »What Does Indian Borage Taste Like?

Indian borage is an herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. It has a very strong fragrance of oregano when crushed, hence its other common… Read More »Is Indian Borage Same As Oregano?

The Indian Borage is a common culinary and medicinal herb. A succulent shrub, its thick, furry, and aromatic leaves can be boiled into a tonic… Read More »Is Indian Borage Good For Cough?

There is much talk of growing borage as a companion plant for tomatoes, cabbage, strawberries and squash, associated with a reduction in leaf-eating caterpillars such… Read More »What Vegetables Benefit From Borage?