If you are parked overnight at Frugaldom, you are welcome to help yourself to fresh herbs. There is a small herb box in the corner of the yard or the main herbery is by the centrally located hut.
The main herb garden has 7 large, raised beds crammed full of various mints, ideal for teas or refreshing cold drinks.
The strawberry beds were planted last year so we are hopeful of seeing some fruit on the plants this summer. So far, it is looking promising.
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Dill is flourishing and is a lovely, aromatic herb that lends itself well to seafood dishes, yoghurt sauces and potato salad.
The red valerian is simply decorative here, attracting pollinators, however, it is said that the root can be used to help alleviate anxiety in horses. I have not tried feeding any to Lemony Snicket, although he could use some anxiety relief whenever he sees the vet. 😆
This is a bed of Sweet Cicely and ginger mint. Both make refreshing brews but the sweet Cicely is nice eaten in it's own as an alternative to sweets. Frankie, one of the ponies, always sought this out when his summer cough developed from the pollen and hay dust.
Frugaldom has many herb, berries and fruits growing, all planted in the past 10 years since taking over the field. We hope to further develop the fruit growing and encourage all our campervan stopover guests and visitors to make the most of whatever is available. The orchards are part of the wildlife gardens and most of what we grow here is horse friendly, meaning healthy treats for the sanctuary ponies. Most will also readily root from cuttings, meaning several of our vanlife frugal friends can have a plentiful supply of tea making herbs in a little pot to take away with them.
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