Mystical Magical Herbs

Water spinach (Ipomoeia aquatica) “Kangkong” — an easy-to-grow vegetable and “survival” food

September 7, 2013 // 0 Comments

Water spinach (also known as “kangkong” in the Philippines and a few other Asian countries) is a tropical vegetable that grows in water, or in moist to wet/soggy [ ...click to read more ]

September in the Herb Garden

September 1, 2013 // 0 Comments

Softwood cuttings can be started this month. Before you take the cuttings, closely examine the plants. Some may be too woody or brittle. Take cuttings only from stems that [ ...click to read more ]

Selecting Fresh Herbs at the Market

August 26, 2013 // 0 Comments

Select vibrant, aromatic deep green leaves with no signs of wilting or yellowing. Buy fresh herbs only when you need them, and only in small bunches or packages. For no [ ...click to read more ]

Quick Tips With Herbs

August 20, 2013 // 0 Comments

The best time to gather herbs is in the morning. Gather the leaves as early in the day as possible, after the dew has dried, but before the sun gets hot. Fresh herbs with [ ...click to read more ]

Tension and Stress -Herbs That Help

August 14, 2013 // 0 Comments

Today’s lifestyle with careers, family, errands and housework leave us feeling frazzled at the end of the day. Instead of reaching for a drink, anti-depressants, [ ...click to read more ]

From the Herb Basket

August 10, 2013 // 0 Comments

During the first world war, garlic juice was used in field dressings to prevent gangrene. During the second world war, rosemary leaves and juniper berries were burned in [ ...click to read more ]

August in the Herb Garden

August 2, 2013 // 0 Comments

Cut back chives- by now they’re leggy and overgrown, and probably a little on the strong side. Cut them back 2 to 3 inches at the base of the clumps. Water well for [ ...click to read more ]

Holy Basil ~ Queen of Herbs

July 29, 2013 // 3 Comments

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 ]

Summer Salsa With Fresh Herbs

July 20, 2013 // 0 Comments

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

July 13, 2013 // 0 Comments

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 ]