It is with great pleasure that we bring you the new range of Mulitleaf lettuce, for the first time available in South Africa. This superior lettuce variety can be harvested as single leave and at the desired leaf size.

It is a fresh and crunchy product with improved shelf-life due to the small cut surfaces and the use of mature leaves. A must have for the veg patch and can be grown all year round.

To use: Pick one leaf at a time or snap off the entire plant at the base to harvest fresh lettuce leaves of nearly identical size. Colourful, tasty salads will have delightfully crisp texture and loft. Ideal for sandwiches and hamburgers.

The range includes 4 distinct leaf types:

1. Multigreen 1: a fine curly green leaf structure with excellent volume,
2. Multigreen 3: dark green leaf colour with good vigour and volume,
3. Multired 2: red, fine curly leaf structure with a brilliant green internal colour. High volume of leaves,
4. Multired 4: attractive, strong cherry red leaves with vibrant green centre. Medium vigour and volume,

Now available from the Healthy Living Herb stand at your local Nursery.

Aromatherapy can be very beneficial for people in air-conditioned offices with inadequate airflow. A unique blend of Essential Oils, beneficial for the Office environment, has been chosen for its antimicrobial, antiseptic, bactericidal and antiviral properties.

• Niaouli: Assists with problems such as asthma, bronchitis, flu, laryngitis, sinusitis, irritability, frustration, lethargy, discouragement and forgetfulness. Stimulant - Not to be used at night.
• Lemon: Prevents the spread of infection, helps to keep the mind clear and alert, assists in making decisions and brings clarity and light when the mind becomes foggy and confused.
• Clary Sage: Assists with asthma, throat infections, depression, migraine, nervous tension and stress-related disorders.
• Lavender: Assists with asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, throat infections, flu, depression, headaches, migraine, nervous tension and stress related conditions.
• Takasago, Japan's largest fragrance manufacturer carried out research and found that when lemon was diffused into offices, 54% less keyboard mistakes were made.
• Shimizu, a construction company in Japan makes use of aroma in airconditioning systems of new offices and hospitals.
• ''Perfume Dynamics" as it is called in Japan, means that workers in Japanese banks now work with a lemon atmosphere and their customers are being soothed with lavender.

Source: Essential Harmony

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Author: Alice Spenser-Higgs

Only a hint of lemon is needed to add zest to food and enhance delicate flavours. While lemony herbs have a more subtle taste compared to pure lemon juice they are just as useful as a natural flavouring.

• This herb potato recipe is quick to prepare and versatile.
• It's ideal with plain grilled meat or fish.
• Add basil and tomatoes and serve this with a parmesan crusted fish or chicken.
• The secret to getting crispy potatoes is to make sure they're dry before you put them in the pan.
• This way, the outside seals quickly and the cubes absorb less fat.
• The water on the surface cools the fat when it hits the pan - that's what makes potatoes 'spit'.
• You can deep fry these or shallow fry them.