Good for You ~ Ginger
In merry old England during the 17th century, a pound of ginger could be traded at the market for one healthy female sheep. This twisted and gnarled herb has been around for [ ...click to read more ]
From the Herb Basket
Certain herbs can warm you up from the inside out. They can improve circulation and bring warmth to the extremities. Allspice: Add ground allspice to holiday marinades, [ ...click to read more ]
Growing Turmeric (Curcuma longa) in the Back Yard
Turmeric (scientific name: Curcuma longa) is an attractive plant that you can grow yourself as long as the temperature is warm (above 65 F). I found fresh turmeric rhizomes [ ...click to read more ]
November in the Herb Garden
Balmy days and chilly nights, and soon fresh herbs from the garden will be in short supply. Tender herbs such as basil, dill, cilantro and chervil will die when temperatures [ ...click to read more ]
Detox With Refreshing Waters
Lemon/lime and mint: Lemon or lime juice helps stimulate the digestive track, encourages bile production, so important for a healthy liver. Mint leaves help with digestion [ ...click to read more ]
Herbs of the Solar System
Our Planets, Sun and Moon, and the category of herbs in each one. Sun: Responding to the bright rays and heat of the day. Angelica, Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Carrot, Cedar, [ ...click to read more ]
Indoor Herb Garden Kits
Wouldn’t something like this make a wonderful gift for someone who loves fresh herbs? Indoor Herb Garden Kits – Mini Garden Stacker. Look at all the herbs you [ ...click to read more ]
From the Herb Basket
Here are some ideas and recipes for using herbs from the autumn herb garden: Traditional Bouquet Garni 3 parsley stalks 3 thyme sprigs 1 large bay leaf 1 celery stalk 1 sprig [ ...click to read more ]
October in the Herb Garden
October’s bright blue sky. Summer is walking the back roads of yesterday. I’ll miss her later on as the snow falls, but for right now my favorite season is [ ...click to read more ]
Rosemary ~ Dew of the Sea
Very few herbs are as universally grown and loved as rosemary. Rosmarinus is Latin and it means “dew of the sea,” and in the wild this herb is commonly [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 