How to Use borage in a Sentence

borage

noun
  • Add ½ cup fresh borage leaves and flowers, steep for 15 minutes and strain.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 14 Mar. 2018
  • Look for oils like rosehip seed, borage, jojoba, and sweet almond.
    — Renée Rouleau, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Plant seeds or transplants of dill, parsley, fennel, cilantro, arugula, borage, chamomile and chervil.
    — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, 3 Sep. 2020
  • The deep blue borage simple syrup here turns a pretty purple color when combined with vinegar.
    — ExpressNews.com, 19 June 2019
  • Next, thin strings of taglialini with borage and marjoram tossed together in a mortar slicked with pesto.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Saveur, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Dunlap notes that borage can grow to about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, while tomatoes are known for their vigorous growth.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
  • The nectaries on borage refill far more quickly than those of many other species, meaning that there is more nectar to go around.
    — Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Bergamot, for instance, has a zippy citrus scent that can energize, while borage and chamomile calm and soothe.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Because of its long taproot, borage does not transplant well and is best direct-sown in the garden after the last spring frost.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
  • Beds of dill, borage, tarragon, shiso and chives, a pool house doubling as an orchid hothouse and ferns fill the spaces between.
    — Quanta Magazine, 16 June 2019
  • When the summer season winds down and borage goes through the next stage of its lifecycle, borage leaves benefit the soil.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • But the property remained a working farm, with hundreds of acres planted in borage and rapeseed.
    — Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
  • Seeds or transplants of dill, parsley, fennel, cilantro, arugula, borage, chamomile and chervil may also be planted.
    — NOLA.com, 21 Oct. 2017
  • That mainly means the chef ’s garden, where herbs, vegetables, and fruit are grown for use in Sierra Mar. Beautiful blue borage, purple pineapple sage, and bright orange Calendula grow next to pink pearl apples, finger limes, and yuzu.
    — Ellen Fort, Sunset Magazine, 15 Jan. 2020
  • Known for enhancing the growth of nearby plants, borage is a great companion for blueberries.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Another current offering is borage sprouts and oyster leaf dressed in turnip juice mignonette with shallot and chive, meant to be eaten in just one bite.
    — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 17 Feb. 2017
  • The miracle worker is infused with sage and witch hazel to tone and purify the skin, while borage extract and aloe vera calm and soothe at the same time.
    — Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Small blue borage flowers, which attract bees and butterflies, can replenish their nectar in two minutes.
    — Natalie Hamilton, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Nov. 2020
  • Planting borage and basil near tomatoes enhances the pest-repelling properties of both plant companions.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
  • In summer, marjoram, thyme, and borage redolent with earth and pepper explode from craggy hillsides.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Saveur, 18 Sep. 2017
  • That’s because the formula contains herbal extracts like borage and cornflower, which help hydrate skin and control oil.
    — Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 8 June 2021
  • There are 24 vertical pods on the rooftop used to grow sage, lettuce, kale, fennel fronds, borage, arugula, mustard frills, mustard greens and more.
    — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018
  • There were 32 plants in total, including kale, borage, swiss chard, mustard greens, turnips, arugula, green lettuce, cilantro, and red lettuce.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2023
  • Aromatic Herbs Certain herbs, like borage and dill, make very good companion plants for cucumbers.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • This balm contains colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, and botanicals like black currant and borage seed oils—all of which work together to calm, cool, and repair the skin.
    — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 20 June 2023
  • Commonly found in vegetable gardens, borage attracts bees and predatory wasps with its attractive flowers.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This is a non-native biennial (or sometimes triennial) plant in the borage family.
    — oregonlive, 4 July 2021
  • Attracting bees and butterflies to the squash blossom blooms on zucchini is critical to a healthy plant, and planting borage around your garden helps bring in those insects.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
  • It’s packed with 22 active nutrients, such as tsubaki, kalahari, and borage seed oils to lock in moisture and rejuvenate the skin.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Planting borage near crops can help to increase pollinator activity.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 May 2026

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