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Bhavna Borage | Poraha

The Constable.

Little Garden
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Borage

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Namastē, I’m Bhavna Borage I like to keep the peace. With my anti-inflammatory qualities I can help to de-escalate any situation. My flowers also look great atop a salad or dessert. To find me, look out for the girl in blue!

I help to fight off sickness and can beatify any dish as an edible garnish, and I'm full of vitamins A and C.

All about borage - the starflower

Our top tips, from the best time to plant your seeds, when it's in season to how to eat it.

When to plant

Plant me in September to December.

Top growing tip

I like full sun, I’m easy to grow and quite hardy. Bees love me!

Best in season

I will die down over winter, but readily reseeds when it gets warmer.

Cooking tip

My flowers are edible! Freeze me into homemade ice blocks for a pretty treat, or use as a garnish on cakes or salads.

Borage recipes

Borage leaves can be used to make tea and the edible flowers make a gorgeous garnish or cakes or in salads.

Lemon curd celebration cake

Serves 6-10 drinks

Raspberry lemonade

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From planting your seed, to helping it grow, we've got heaps of gardening tips to get you growing!

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Spend $40 at New World to receive a free seedling kit. There are 24 different seedlings to collect.

Thanks to our friends at Tui Garden, Food for Thought, and Love Food Hate Waste for the gardening, nutrition and food tips.

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