Sage grows 2 to 3 feet tall & has a tendency to sprawl. It attracts bees; & helps repel cabbage butterflies & improve the flavor of cabbage. It can be grown in containers.
This aromatic and slightly bitter herb is noted for its use in stuffings for poultry, rabbit, pork, & baked fish. It also can be used in sausage or meat loaves. Harvest sage before the plant flowers. Gather sprigs, tie in a loose bundle & hang upside down in a cool, airy place. Do not dry in direct sunlight. When the sprigs are dry & brittle, remove the leaves & store in airtight containers.
Aromatic, cosmetic, culinary, decorative, and medicinal uses include:
*insect repellent
*fragrance in potpourris
*infusions to color hair silver
*stimulates the skin in facial steams, baths, and lotions.
*flavors vinegars, herbal butter, omelets, soups, and poultry stuffings. *fresh sage added to salads.
*herbal wreaths (especially culinary) and nosegays.
*said to have some medicinal qualities.
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