AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH
May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine in your window pane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
High Q Greenhouses is pleased to announce that they now have been licensed to offer:
Variegated Basil.
The Greek name for basil means "king", which shows how highly it has been regarded throughout the ages. Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a sun-loving annual with highly aromatic leaves that has a pleasant spicy odor and taste somewhat like anise or cloves. Both the leaves and their essential oils are used as flavoring agents. There are many different types of sweet basil – large and dwarf forms, with green, purple, or variegated leaves. Many of these widely grown plants are ornamental, as well as edible.
Italian cooks love this easy-to-grow herb and use it generously in their sauces. In Italy this plant is a symbol of love; a sprig of it presented to your lover bespeaks fidelity. When a woman puts a pot of basil on the balcony outside her room, it means that she is ready to receive her suitor.
Storing Fresh Basil:
· Store fresh basil leaves in the refrigerator, wrapped in barely damp paper towels and then in a plastic bag, for up to four days.
· Store a bunch of basil, stems down, in a glass of water with a plastic bag over the leaves. Secure plastic bag to the glass with a rubber band. Refrigerate for up to a week, changing water every other day.
If you are interested in purchasing this item, which we will be offering in trays of 102 at a cost of 0.555 each, or in a 4” pot at $2.15 each, please fill out this form and e-mail or fax it to us at 780-939-2010 or phone us at 780-9392010.
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Tip:
Eggs: To determine if an egg is fresh, immerse it in a part of cold salt water, If it sinks, it is fresh; if it floats, carefully dispose of it.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everyone!!!