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| Stands the church clock at ten to three, And is there honey still for tea? Rupert Brooke |
Book Review
I recently checked out Growing Your Own Tea Garden from my local library. I felt the book was very helpful. The author gave growing guidance and tips on having success with growing herbs.
She also shares recipes for unique tea blends.
You Love To Drink Tea. Why Not Grow Your Own?
If you’ve ever considered raising your own tea, this comprehensive guide is the place to start. Growing Your Own Tea Garden is packed with inspiration and practical instructions for cultivating and enjoying delicious teas. Author Jodi Helmer helps you plan and plant a productive backyard tea garden, with sample garden designs and cultivation advice. She shows you how to choose the right crops for your soil and climate, starting with the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and going on through a comprehensive survey of tisanes, or herbal teas. Discover how to grow the full range of herbal infusions that make wonderful teas, from flowering chamomile and lavender to chicory roots, rose hips, lemon verbena, peppermint, aromatic bergamot and more. Jodi shows you how to harvest, dry and store your tea to enjoy all year long, along with brewing tips and creative recipes.
If you’ve ever considered raising your own tea, this comprehensive guide is the place to start. Growing Your Own Tea Garden is packed with inspiration and practical instructions for cultivating and enjoying delicious teas. Author Jodi Helmer helps you plan and plant a productive backyard tea garden, with sample garden designs and cultivation advice. She shows you how to choose the right crops for your soil and climate, starting with the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and going on through a comprehensive survey of tisanes, or herbal teas. Discover how to grow the full range of herbal infusions that make wonderful teas, from flowering chamomile and lavender to chicory roots, rose hips, lemon verbena, peppermint, aromatic bergamot and more. Jodi shows you how to harvest, dry and store your tea to enjoy all year long, along with brewing tips and creative recipes.
Tea Time
Because being a grown - up is hard.
So what kind are you growing?
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great little book. How fun to grow your own tea. Have a good week and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
This sounds very interesting. Love the idea of growing your own tea!
ReplyDeleteWe are on the same wavelength .......I was thinking of sowing some lettuce and peas...
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the book.
ReplyDeleteGrowing tea? I never even thought about that. It just comes in the box. ☺️ How fun. What will you grow?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a relaxing and peaceful thing to be doing right now. Reading the book or growing a tea garden
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