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“Borage uses extend far beyond aesthetics. It’s a powerhouse companion plant known to improve the health and yield of nearby crops like tomatoes, strawberries, and squash. Its deep roots loosen compacted soil, while its flowers draw bees and beneficial insects…
The plant also plays a vital role in pollinator support. Its nectar-rich blooms feed bees and other insects that enhance fruit and vegetable pollination.
Borage is also used as a green manure crop. Its roots penetrate deeply, drawing up nutrients and organic matter from the subsoil… When the plant decomposes, it enriches the soil, improving fertility and structure. This makes it an excellent addition to crop rotation systems..
Both borage leaves and flowers are edible. Young borage leaves have a light cucumber flavor and are best used fresh in salads, yogurt dips, or refreshing borage tea. Older leaves tend to be coarser and are often cooked like spinach in soups and stews. The borage flower—delicate, blue, and star-shaped—is prized for its beauty and subtle sweetness. Use it to garnish desserts, cocktails…
Naturally Occurring Compounds in Borage
Borage seeds contain borage seed oil, one of the richest natural sources of gamma linolenic acid (GLA)—an omega-6 fatty acid also found in fish oils, primrose oil, and other dietary supplements.
Borage supports biodiversity and beneficial insect populations that aid in pest control.
Explore more about its ecological role in The Best Flowers and Plants to Attract Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
From its brilliant borage flowers to its many borage plant uses, Borago officinalis is a true gem for gardeners and nature lovers alike. Whether you grow it for borage benefits, its anti-inflammatory properties, or its role as green manure, this versatile herb brings color, life, and sustainability to your garden.”

‘Borage. A Beautiful Herb with Many Benefits.‘

Who’d a’ thought it? Under our noses all the time.

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