Simple, Inexpensive Garden Gifts

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, chose a gift to get her out of a jam. What could she give her new husband’s grandmother, the Monarch who has everything, as The Mail on Sunday phrased it. She apparently solved the problem by opting to give the Queen jars of her very own strawberry jam and plum conserve – Her Majesty prefers simple, homemade gifts such as these.

Equally baffled by a suitable gift that will both be truly appreciated and demonstrate your gardening ability? We’ve used the following herb and # blends for many a year. Put up in small bottles available, as are the basic herbs and #, from such outlets as Bulk Barn. Using a suitable font style, print up labels using the recipient’s name, and present a small box available at the local dollar store. Oh yes, and save some for yourself.

Fine Herbs 1

1 teaspoon Chervil 1 teaspoon Tarragon 1 teaspoon Parsley 1 teaspoon Chives Italian Seasoning 3 teaspoons Oregano 2 teaspoons Marjoram 1 teaspoon Thyme 2 teaspoons Rosemary 1 teaspoon Basil 1 teaspoon Sage

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Mexican Seasoning 1 teaspoon Chilies 2 teaspoons Oregano ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder 2 teaspoons Parsley ½ teaspoon Celery Seed 1 teaspoon Onion Powder 2 teaspoons Spanish Paprika ½ teaspoon Cumin ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper ½ teaspoon Bay Leaves (ground) Apple Pie # 3 teaspoons Cinnamon ½ teaspoon Nutmeg ½ teaspoon Ginger ½ teaspoon Cloves ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek

Fine Herbs 2

1 teaspoon Basil 1 teaspoon Fennel 1 teaspoon Oregano 1 teaspoon Sage Greek Seasoning 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder 2 teaspoons Thyme 2 teaspoon Rosemary ½ teaspoon Sage 2 teaspoons Parsley 1 teaspoon Bay Leaves (ground) 2 teaspoons Marjoram ¼ teaspoon Celery Seed Poultry Seasoning 1 teaspoon Thyme ½ teaspoon Sage 1 teaspoon Onion Powder ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Barbecue Seasoning 1 teaspoon Chilies ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder 2 teaspoons Sweet Paprika ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 2 teaspoons Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Nutritional Yeast