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Salvia officinalis is the botanical name. It originates from the Mediterranean and is actually a member of the mint family. You will find it is used all over the world for its wonderful flavour in cooking but also proven medicinal value as well. We’ve been growing Sage in our veggie patch for a number of years and its a great one to add to pasta dishes but there is so much more you can do with this amazing herb that will have you wanting to get one in your garden as soon as possible. Being from the mediterranean, Sage loves a sunny spot with well drained soil. Once they are established they will tolerate pretty dry conditions but still appreciate a good drink during Summer. The main thing is you dont want them sitting in waterlogged soil as their roots dont like that. (Think Mediterranean) This makes them highly suitable for growing in large pots too. Imagine brushing past a pot of sage and the fragrance making you want to get cooking! You can often buy them as potted plants in nurseries, but they are super easy to grow from cuttings so why not give that a go. CLICK LEARN MORE to watch a video on how to grow Sage from Cuttings. Find a neighbour or friend who is growing sage and ask for a cutting or you may find your local fruit and veg shop has freshly picked herbs that you could use for cuttings. Trim the ends off these and place in water to freshen them up. Make a cutting about 10cm long and remove all the side leaves except the top 2 small ones Fill a small pot 5-10cm with Propagation mix Poke a hole 5cm deep with a pencil Dip your cutting in Rooting Gel and then insert into the hole in the soil and gently press the soil back around it. Give it a water and then place in the Aussie Gardener Propagator in a spot with gentle sun. You should have roots within a few weeks and it can be planted out into your garden. Sage likes their soil pH to be a bit alkaline, so the best way to find out what you have is to use our Soil pH/Moisture meter. You just insert it into damp soil to a depth of 12cm and leave it for a minute to settle. If the reading is in the middle or heading towards acidic, you should add some lime to your soil and mix it in. CLICK LEARN MORE to see the rest of this article on growing Sage in your Aussie Garden. Next up: How you can use Sage for sore throats and menopausal treatment. https://aussiegardener.com.au/blogs/aussiegardenerlibrary/how-to-grow-sage-in-australia