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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jul 16 2010 : 06:28:51 AM
I added lemon verbena to my herb garden a few years ago, but have not utilized it well. Do you have any recipes or uses to share?
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 08:46:01 AM
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Originally posted by Lorie Marler
where did you find lemon verbena? I have had the worst time finding plants. In fact this is the second summer I haven't found any.
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I honestly can't remember where I bought it. I planted it 2 years ago, when we moved in to rent this farm house. Now that we have bought the place, the plant has really grown. A farmer's market may have some.
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| soleil |
Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 1:57:32 PM
I agree with Jenny that it makes wonderful jelly. It is also what I use to give my lemon bread and scones their lemon flavor. I like is so much better than grated lemon peel. It dries really well, too.
Just experiment with it. I don't think you can make a mistake. Don't forget about just using it for tea.
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| RaspberryBee |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 7:00:38 PM
Our local nursery usually has them on hand but I ordered them from Bluestone Perennials - wonderful doing business with them.
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| Lorie Marler |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 3:33:59 PM
where did you find lemon verbena? I have had the worst time finding plants. In fact this is the second summer I haven't found any.
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| RaspberryBee |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 2:54:06 PM
Ever since reading about Laura Ingalls loving the scent of lemon verbena I knew I had to have some :-) I dry the leaves and that of lime basil and lemon thyme then add grind it up with sea salt. I use this every day in every way I would use just plain salt...even in baking. I use it when making lemonade, lemon sorbet...anything needing a little extra lemon flavor. Enjoy finding ways to use the herb...I think even rubbing the leaves daily is good enough!
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 2:19:38 PM
Lemon Verbena is one of my favorite jelly making herbs. I make an infusion by filling a quart jar with clean leaves and pouring boiling water over and letting steep for a few hours to overnight. Then you can use this infusion in your jellies...very lemony and yummy.
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 11:42:15 AM
I love this herb. You can dry it and put it in soaps.
You can boil the plant leaves in water and rinse your hair with it after you take a shower to improve circulation in your scalp.
Infusions that contain lemon verbena are recommended for reducing stress, clearing up a cold and improving digestion.
It is known for making a refreshing cup of hot tea when combined with mint.
hope this helps!
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