Kelp (Fucus vesiculosus)
Brief Description
Kelp (Fucus vesiculosus) common name of kelp applies to a broad range of seaweeds of many different species. But for those using herbs a lot, kelp probably refers to seaweeds of the brown...
Kava Kava (Piper methysticum)
Brief Description
Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) is tall, leafy shrub of the South Pacific has been used for many centuries among the islands of Oceania as a social beverage for many different occasions. The infusion...
Planning and Planting a Herbs Garden
Every good garden design book advises would be a designer gardener to first take you're squared paper and in fact, it is a good idea to draw the plan to scale. The size of...
The Herbs and Perfumery
Of course, one of the outstanding characteristics of herbs is what might be termed their nasal quality. The perfumes and aromas exuded by their leaves and flowers on a warm sunny day give and...
The Herbs and Foods
Without plants, man could not survive. Cereals Sophisticated grasses fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts are essential constituents of the human diet some may say the only suitable ones and even the meat we eat...
Oregano ! A Common Species of Origanum
We’re always felt a bit confused to on the subject of oregano verses marjoram. But we don’t feel too badly, because so are the botanists. Wild oregano (Origanum Vulgare) is the available plant that...
Chervil Herbs – Looks Like Parsley Even More Feathery
Chervil Herbs looks like parsley but is even more feathery. It has a very mild, subtle flavor that tastes like spring itself in a green salad, as long as you don’t overpower it with...
Thyme – Symbol of Life Energy, Spirit and Bravery
Thyme (Thymum) was a symbol of life energy to the ancient Greeks, of spirit and bravery. "Tosmell of thyme" was an expression of praise, and athletes anointed their chests with thyme oils before games...
The Fascination and Potent of Herbs Charms
The fascination of herbs is a potent one and once one is charmed. It is hard to prevent them from taking over one’s life. They romp through the garden and take root in all...
Harvesting Drying and Storage of Herbs
The oils which give herbs their delightful aromas and flavors are volatile, i. e they’ll readily escape from leaves, stems, seeds, or other parts once these have been injured, and will then be further...
Basil – It’s Not as Difficult as You Think
Basil has been a controversial herb from ancient times. Both the origin of its name and its reason for being has been constantly disputed. The Greek basilikón means "kingly, " while the Latin Ocimum...
How Important Cultivating Herbs Are?
Since no self-respecting modern cookbook leaves herbs out of its recipes since courses in herbal medicine are springing up all over the place. Since cosmetics that rely on plants are taking the place of...
No More Mistakes – Important Tips To Care of Herbs
As a gardener, you should know about Care of Herbs. The plants grown in gardens are all indigenous to one country or another, whether it is Britain, Italy, China, or in North America or...
The Reason Why We Love Fragrance and Aroma?
The fragrance is associated with beauty smell with ugliness yet both are odours. Is it nature’s way of warning us of possible danger? Smells, unpleasant odours, come from rotting vegetation or animal matter, both...
The Ultimate Secrets of Wild Herbs
The ultimate secrets of wild herbs were originally all wild plants; in fact, many of the plants now grown in gardens are wild plants in their native countries, and are not the result of...
How to Grow Basil Herbs Ocimum Basilicum
The Basil Herbs are all good for cooking and are handsome to look at. They’re only a snip and a taste of the vast world you can learn more about from the specialty herb...
Betony Wood (Betonica OJicinalis)
Description
The common Betony Wood had many leaves rising from the root. Which are somewhat broad and round at the end? It is roundly dented about the edges, standing upon long foot stalks, from...
Five Important Spices of Life
You are stressed out and the nasal congestion troubles you, and toothaches and indigestion plague the system. You are definitely feeling out of sorts but not sick enough to visit the doctor, you feel;...
How to Make Small Kit of Useful Herbal Remedies?
It is very important for everyone to know how to make a first aid box with useful Herbal Remedies. You may find, as many others have, that herbs become an enthusiasm. Gradually but surely,...
The Aromatic Herbs and Foods
Without plants, man could not survive. Cereals Sophisticated grasses fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts are essential constituents of the human diet. Some may say the only suitable ones and even the meat we eat...