recycled sage card with seeds - salvia officinalis

Part of our Mediterranean range, this A6 blank card comes with seeds to sow and grow, featuring original illustrations by Esther digitally printed onto 270gsm paper.

Our cards can be sent directly to the recipient with a handwritten message at no additional cost - just type your message in the text box at the checkout.

A popular ancient culinary and medicinal herb, in the Middle Ages it was known as ‘sage the saviour’ due to its many healing properties. Ancient Rome named it the ‘holy herb’ referring to its role in religious rituals, and during the Carolingian empire, common sage was cultivated in monastery gardens.

Native to the Mediterranean, sage is drought tolerant and can withstand hot conditions with little water. In summer it sprouts stems of small purple flowers are favoured by bees and other pollinators.

Try making Salvia Fritta - a simple Italian snack - by coating large leaves in batter and frying until crispy - or simply sizzle fresh leaves in butter and pour over pasta. The herb is also a classic flavour in Christmas/ Thanksgiving stuffing, and goes will with roasted vegetables.

Card, envelope and seed packet are made from 100% recycled EU post-consumer waste fibres and can be easily recycled/composted if need be.