The subtitle of this article could be “Don’t Do What I Did.” Well, don’t do what I did wrong, anyway,…
Winter is upon us and while we may be glad to get some time out of the midsummer sun, winter…
By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for the winter but have you considered what to…
Oregano’s name means “joy of the mountain” derived from two Greek words, oros (mountain) and ganos (joy), because of the…
Salvia officinalis—from the Latin word "salvere"—the name means "to save" and refers to its alleged curing properties. Ancient Egyptians promoted…
The genus of Artemisia, consisting of over two hundred mostly aromatic plants was named in honor of the sister and…
Since the time of Plutarch, feverfew has been used in the Western world as a medicinal herb. One source states…
Don’t despise parsley, that sprig of green that usually sits as a decoration on your dinner plate. It has much…
Most herbal writers agree that thyme may be the oldest herb known to man. To the Greeks, it was an…
Borage (Borago officinalis) is commonly recognized as the herb with cucumber-like tasting leaves. This is one of my favorite herbs…
Just the name evokes mystery and romance. Its Latin name means literally "dew of the sea" and this herb has…
Homesteaders will tout the many health benefits of their lifestyle including fresh air, sunshine, and healthy food straight from the…