Holy Basil ~ Queen of Herbs
Holy basil, or tulsi,[ ocimum tenuiflorum, sanctum] is a member of the mint family. It’s closely related to the sweet Italian basil, but the flavors are different. [ ...click to read more ]
July 2013
Summer Salsa With Fresh Herbs
Apple-Pepper Salsa 1 large apple such as Fuji or Gala, cored and chopped 2 bell peppers, any color, cored and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint [ ...click to read more ]
Ampalaya or Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) a savory vegetable used to treat diabetes and other ailments
Used extensively in traditional herbal medicine in the Philippines, ampalaya (Momordica charantia) is also a flavorful vegetable. The rind of the fruit is used while [ ...click to read more ]
Essential Oils to Repel Mosquitos at your Outdoor Party
Essential oils can be bought at CVS, Rite-Aid, Walmart and most health food stores. . The best oils to spray on the lawn and surrounding areas are these: Lemon Eucalytus Oil [ ...click to read more ]
July in the Herb Garden
Time to: Deadhead flowers of dill, cilantro, basil, thyme, and chives to keep them producing all summer. Snip off the flowers before they have fully bloomed. Use the flowers [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 