The day of the Triffids
Borage is a plant with tiny blue flowers that was introduced to Britain by the Romans and grows wild in some areas. Its leaves, flowers and stalks are edible and taste a little like cucumber. Borage leaves are good in salads, yoghurt or cream cheese mixtures, or served with shellfish.
Borage thrives in a sunny spot and needs a well-drained soil. Because the flowers are so attractive to bees, it's a useful plant to grow alongside fruit and vegetables to entice more insects to pollinate crops.
The day of the Triffids
Borage is a plant with tiny blue flowers that was introduced to Britain by the Romans and grows wild in some areas. Its leaves, flowers and stalks are edible and taste a little like cucumber. Borage leaves are good in salads, yoghurt or cream cheese mixtures, or served with shellfish.
Borage thrives in a sunny spot and needs a well-drained soil. Because the flowers are so attractive to bees, it's a useful plant to grow alongside fruit and vegetables to entice more insects to pollinate crops.