Herbs

The Ancient Skipness Castle of Scotland

Scotland's Skipness Castle is located near the village of Skipness, on the east coast of the Kintyre peninsula. It is designated an ancient monument, along with the nearby Kilbrannan...

The Yellow-crowned Amazon

The yellow-crowned parrot, or Yellow-crowned Amazon (Amazona ochrocephala) is a species of parrot native to South America, the...

The Cruciferae (Brassicaceae)

Most of the urban flowers illustrated here have obvious similarities. The flowers of honesty, wallflower, and shepherd's-purse are,...

Yellow-headed day gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri)

The Yellow-headed Day Gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri) is a species of lizard found in Madagascar. They are known for...

Graceful Honeyeater (Meliphaga gracilis)

Description: - Graceful Honeyeater is the third Australian member of Meliphaga, a group of rainforest-inhabiting honeyeaters. Which are...

Kava Kava (Piper methysticum)

Brief Description Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) is a tall, leafy shrub of the South Pacific that has been used for many centuries among the islands...

The Best Planning and Planting a Herbs Garden

Every good herbs garden design book advises a designer gardener to first take your squared paper and in fact, it is a good idea...

The Herbs and Perfumery

The Herbs and Perfumery - Of course, one of the outstanding characteristics of herbs is what might be termed their nasal quality. The perfumes...

The Herbs and Foods

Herbs and Foods - Without plants, man could not survive. Cereals Sophisticated grasses fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts are essential constituents of the human...

Oregano – A Common Species of Origanum

We’re always felt a bit confused on the subject of oregano versus marjoram. But we don’t feel too bad, because so are the botanists....

Chervil Herbs – Looks Like Parsley Even More Feathery

Chervil Herbs look like parsley but are even more feathery. It has a very mild, subtle flavor that tastes like spring itself in a...

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,...

The Potent and Fascination with Herbs Charms

The fascination with herbs is a potent one and once one is charmed. It is hard to prevent them from taking over one’s life....

The Facts You Should Know About Sassafras

COMMON NAMES: Sassafras is known as Saxifrax, saloop, ague tree, and cinnamon wood. Moreover, it is sold in some areas under the name of...

Mint or Mentha is Strong Flavoring Herb

Mint, or mentha, is such a powerful flavoring that you don't use it for many things, but when you need it, everyone is glad...