Alan S > wrote:
: On Sun, 05 Feb 2006 12:15:09 GMT, "Ozgirl"
: > wrote:

: >I am surprised at you wanting dried oregano rather than
: >fresh. Speaking of herbs, I saw purple basil for the first
: >time today. The smell is magnificent. It had a minty smell
: >as well as other smells, the label said aniseed and cinnamon
: >aroma. Whatever, it was really a smell sensation.

: I used both; we had so much growing that I dried a lot.

: I "used" was deliberate past tense. Mum did us a favour when
: she visited and pulled out the funny weeds in the garden.
: She's actually quite a keen gardener - but had never seen
: oregano before and it had overgrown a bit. Time to buy some
: more seeds or seedlings:-)

Mine tok over one garden and I couldn't get rid of it until one year it
just dies off all at once with no help from me. I wish I coul dget soem
tame oregono that woudl stay put!!

Wendy