Beautiful Basil
Basil is one of the best culinary herbs with a distinctive scent and flavor. Fresh basil leaves have a flavor like that of anise, while the dried leaves taste more like [ ...click to read more ]
April 2013
Earth Day
Today marks the anniversary of an environmental movement which began in 1970. Sen. Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin came up with the idea for Earth Day in 1969. Nelson was [ ...click to read more ]
Bamboo Shoots: A Fine Tasting Vegetable — and Forage Food
Edible bamboo shoots come out in the spring, near mature groves. Edible varieties are at least an inch or so in diameter at the base. Some bamboo species produce shoots that [ ...click to read more ]
Ways To Use Essential Oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic essences of plants from around the world. These precious oils are extracted directly from roots, flowers, fruits, leaves and [ ...click to read more ]
When to Plant Herbs
The calendar says April, but it feels like February. I’m sure most gardeners are anxious to do some spring planting. Hardy herbs can be planted this week, but wait a [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 