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Say “Yes” to Oregano

Oregano’s name means “joy of the mountain” derived from two Greek words,…

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Some Sage Wisdom

Salvia officinalis—from the Latin word "salvere"—the name means "to save" and refers…

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Due Dill-igence: Facts and Growing Tips for Dill

Sure, we've got growing tips for dill but first, a little history...…

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Chive Talkin’: Facts About Chives

When the colonists arrived on the shores of America, among the kitchen…

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Artemisia: Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

The genus of Artemisia, consisting of over two hundred mostly aromatic plants…

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Catch the Feverfew

Since the time of Plutarch, feverfew has been used in the Western…

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Parsley: It’s Actually Good For Something

Don’t despise parsley, that sprig of green that usually sits as a…

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Thyme is on Your Side (Yes, it is!)

Most herbal writers agree that thyme may be the oldest herb known…

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Forage for Borage

Borage (Borago officinalis) is commonly recognized as the herb with cucumber-like tasting…

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There’s Something About Rosemary

Just the name evokes mystery and romance. Its Latin name means literally…

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Genteel Chamomile

"Chamomile is put to divers and sundry uses, both for pleasure and…

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Worth a Mint

Mentha was a nymph who because of the love Pluto bore her,…

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