Organic Garden – Marmanet Cob cottages

Fresh veggies & herbs

Growing food the right way- the essence of good farming- give back to the earth dont just take and the land will continue to provide.

Basil

Basil is a fragrant herb with a distinctive flavor that many people enjoy. The various types have different flavors.
A person could:

Sprinkle fresh, chopped basil over pizza or into a wrap
Arrange some basil leaves over slices of tomato and mozzarella, then drizzle the dish witholive oil
Add basil to soups, tomato sauce and star-fries
Make a marinade with basil, olive oil, and chopped garlic
Add whole, or chopped, or torn fresh leaves to a salad

Thyme

Thyme is an herb from the mint family that you probably recognize from your spice set, but it’s
so much more than an afterthought ingredient.
Thyme’s benefits include:
● fighting acne
● lowering blood pressure
● help alleviate cough
● boosting immunity
● disinfecting

Recipe ideas: Creamy lemon chicken with Thyme

Rosemary

Rosemary is an evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and a woody aroma. Though best known as a food seasoning, it is one of the most popular aromatic and medicinal plants worldwide.
Rosemary is a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which are thought
to help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation. Rosemary is considered a
cognitive stimulant and can help improve memory performance and quality. It is also known to
boost alertness, intelligence, and focus.
Recipe ideas: Rosemary roasted potatoes

Italian Persley

Italian parsley is a variety of the parsley plant used as an herb in a wide range of cuisines around
the world.

The slender stems give way to dark, flat leaves that taste robust and fresh.

This herb, also known as flat-leaf parsley, is sold on the stems but only the leaves are most commonly used;
in cooking, which can be added whole or chopped. Italian parsley is also sold dried, which is
more muted in flavor than fresh.

Recipe ideas: Parsley Chimichurri

Oregano

For thousands of years, people have used it to add flavor to food.

Oregano provides antioxidants.
Dietary antioxidants help the body eliminate free radicals, which are toxic substances that result
from natural processes and environmental stresses.
A buildup of free radicals can trigger
oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can lead to cell damage that may result in various diseases,
including cancer and diabetes.

Recipe ideas: Garlic and Oregano Pesto

Marjoram

Marjoram, also known as sweet marjoram, is an aromatic herb in the mint family that has a
milder flavor and is often used to garnish salads, soups, and meat dishes.
Recipe ideas: Marjoram Tea or Marjoram Fresh soup

You can use all the herbs and veggies that you find on the farm during your stay. Some more that you can find are wild goose berries, Lavender blossoms, curry leaf, bay leaf, & chives. Come see what you find!