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Homegrown herbs for tasty meals

If you add a variety of herbs when cooking or to salads and sandwiches, they can add new and exciting flavour to dishes, and also reduce the need for too much salt or mayo. They can also contribute to the overall nutritional content of the meal.
 
Here is a great idea for growing herbs at home:
 
Eggshells are mainly made of magnesium and calcium, and make excellent compost. Add crushed eggshells to enrich potting soil, or use the shells themselves as pots for growing herb seedlings, in the egg box for support. You can then plant them in your garden, and send the box for recycling!

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