Growing Herbs

While using herbs to help treat ailments may seem like a modern phoenomena, it has been around for over 5000 years. Ancient Egyptians used oils in what was probably an early version of aromatherapy. In the past almost all medicines we took were herbs. Asprin, for example, it's main ingredient (acetylsalicylic acid) comes from the bark of a willow tree. Others include morphine, which is an active element of the opium plant. Atrophine, comes from Belladonna leaves and the heart drug Digitoxin comes from purple foxglove leaves just to name a few.

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Try Easy-To-Grow Echinacea in Your Garden

For some people, Echinacea is merely a dietary supplement that is purported to prevent a cold. But if you like to garden, you'll want to discover colorful Echinacea - also known as Coneflowers.

Native to the Central and Eastern United States, Echinacea are a daisy-like flower that have an extra long blooming period throughout spring, summer and into fall. Most people think of Echinacea as purple, like the Magnus Purple variety that was chosen as the Perennial Plant of the Year... click for more

Guide To Some Common Herbs That Heal
Herbs have long been an acceptable way to fight common ailments and while they should not take the place of medical advice, can be a great supplement to your current medical care. There are many common herbs that have healing properties which you may not even know about... >> read more

 

Growing Herbs Indoors

Growing herbs indoors, tips and information every gardener should know about herbs. >> read more

 

Growing Herbs In Your Own Home-made Garden

What is the ardent gourmet cook to do when the local grocery store caters to only the mediocre taste buds? Consider growing your own herbs indoors, of course! >> read more