Herbs as companion plants?

[wellie]

Only seen the winter one for sale. Never bought/tried it yet.
Would be interested to know how it tastes though....

[smallblueplanet]

Jennie - there's two types of Pimms, one is a winter recipe and one is for summer, the one I've tried with lemonade & ice. I've not tried the winter one has anyone else?

[JennieAtkinson]

Sold - I'm off to buy a bottle tomorrow!

[smallblueplanet]

Oh or you can freeze the borage flowers in ice cubes - very cute!

[smallblueplanet]

Pimms & Lemonade with ice in a highball glass topped off with borage leaves for taste and flowers for decoration.

Bees absolutely adore it - maybe they're carrying Pimms?

[wellie]

Jennie, it does, as MB says, self-seed. Although, the plants I've had in my garden have only decided to self-sow in my neighbour's garden, and not mine!
He hands them back over the fence though, as he's not bothered!
Mix one measure of Pimms with either Lemonade or Ginger Beer, and add a bit of fresh fruit (strawbs etc), a sprig of fresh mint, some cucumber, a sprig of borage (with flowers), ice, and a straw......

[madderbat]

I think you can mix it with things to make cocktails, here is a site with more informaiton.

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pimms-no-1-cup_index.html

There are several types of Pimms, (which is a trade name) based on vodka, gin, etc. all quite interesting and worth having, just to watch Wimbledon with!

[JennieAtkinson]

Never had a Pimms Madderbat, but seen it for sale. What do you mix it with? Or is it drunk on its own? Seem to think something like angastora bitters goes with it, but can't think where I know that from? I could be so good at Trivial Pursuit, but i never get the right questions!

[madderbat]

Hi Jennie, our allotments have all got borage, seems to be a perpetual self seeder, and small seedlings can be transplated. We may be in a sheltered spot (houses all around) which proably helps, but it seems pretty hardy. Goes well in Pimms too!

[JennieAtkinson]

Does it self sow Wellie? I grew alot from seed last year (it was a bit vigorous) so wondered if it would come up again this year. Its very nice in a G&T too!

[wellie]

I'm just about to try an early indoor sowing of BORAGE, to plant with some unusual Tomatoes that I'm growing from seed. Borage is very attractive to bees, and will attract them into the greenhouse to help pollination.
It's attractive in the flower borders too, and simply perfect in a nice cooling glass of Pimms!
Why not give it a try this year?

[Crazy Chickie]

Great link, cheers muchly!

[Mrs Dobby]

Great Link MB, ta very much!

[madderbat]

Super link thank you madderbat
Top tip: sow the summer savory at the same time as your beans

Great idea, thanks - it means I don;t have to panic just yet about it!

[supersprout]

Super link thank you madderbat
Top tip: sow the summer savory at the same time as your beans