Rosemary – how to grow your own

Basil is an incredibly rewarding herb. It goes well with a wide range of dishes and is also easy to grow. This makes basil a natural addition to the kitchen garden and kitchen counter for both beginners and more experienced growers.

Is it called kongsmynte or oregano? Or maybe kongsmerian? Actually, all these names are correct because the plant has been called by these different names in various contexts. However, oregano is neither a mint nor a marjoram, but it is a well-known plant in Norway. Many hundreds of years ago, monks cultivated oregano in long, narrow gardens both for its flavor and for its medicinal properties.

Mint is a flavorful and aromatic herb that is appreciated by many people around the world. It is used in a wide variety of dishes and also works well as a flavoring in different beverages. Mint is also a perennial, which means it withers in the winter but grows back the following spring.

Chili is a popular Spanish pepper that is often used in cooking throughout much of the world. Chili can be used as a flavoring to give dishes an extra kick, and can be used whole, split, dried, or fresh.

Aloe vera has an interesting, cactus-like appearance, and for this reason, it is often used as an ornamental plant at home. However, nowadays it is just as common to hear about the plant as an ingredient in connection with medicine, wellness, and health.

The potato is perhaps the most well-known root vegetable we have, and it is also considered one of the most important food crops in Europe. But the potato is not only known in Europe. It is considered a staple food in many parts of the world – and it has saved many hungry bellies throughout history.