The strong flavour of sage means that a little goes a long way, especially if you're using dried leaves, so use sparingly. Sage goes well with pork, beef, duck and chicken recipes, and fatty meats ...

However, common garden sage can be an exception depending on your particular growing conditions. You can potentially harvest before, during, and after flowering, although leaf production will slow ...

I kept a sage plant in a pot outdoors all summer. I did notice some odd leaves that didn't look their best. Bringing it in ...