SAGE

Sage is a perennial with gray-green, pebble like, textured leaves in a long, oval shape. It has an attractive, compact spreading growth habit. This plant is also available in variegated and purple-leaved varieties. Sage is a good edging plant and is attractive in any garden. Grow in full sun in a well-drained sandy, alkaline soil. Protect it from the wind. Fresh, frozen and dried leaves use in salads, breads, soups, stews, pork, beef, fish, lamb, poultry, stuffings, tomatoes, vegatables, cheeses and teas. Dried branches use for baths, lotions and herbal wreaths. Use fresh sage as needed. Pick active growth shoots or separate leaves to hand-dry, screen dry or freeze.