A little more Tea Garden information. I’m making my list! I’m going to devote a number of large planters to tea-related herbs and plants. I’ve decided on:
Lavender - flowers and leaves
Mint
Chamomile - flowers and leaves
Lemon Thyme
Borage - whole flowers
Lemon Verbena or Lemon Balm
Calendula - petals
Rose - Petals (already on hand)
I think it will make a pretty and well-balanced ‘presentation’ as well.
How to Plan the Perfect Herbal Tea Garden
https://morningchores.com/herbal-tea-garden/
Late entry! Sumac; Deer Lure, Tea, or Lemonade? (And easy to grow or find!)
https://www.edibleeastend.com/2012/08/09/harvest-sumac/
and
https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-sumac-1763131
Cooking With Sumac
“Ground sumac can be used as is, simply measured from its container. It is a versatile spice, and can be added to a meat rub, used as a flavoring in vegetable dishes (such as eggplant), and is the perfect seasoning for homemade hummus. Sumac is an ideal match for lamb and duck as it cuts through the fattiness of the meat. Similar to a squeeze of lemon juice over a finished recipe, sumac is at its best when sprinkled over a dish before serving. Sumac is also a good choice when looking to add a lemon flavor to a dish but don’t want to add a liquid to the recipe. Before using sumac, be sure to read the ingredient label as some manufacturers include salt; if so, reduce the amount of salt called for in the recipe.”