Has anyone used Camellia leaves instead of Cappa leaves?
Just wondering if you can cut green Camellia leaves instead of waiting for them to fall? (Sugars/Starch) and dry them in an oven.
Can get hold of Oak leaves and Alder cones but I have two Camellias in the garden and know they...
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