Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) one of the many species mint family and is absolutely one of the prettiest and easiest to grow. It is commonly used in baking, cooking and adds a nice touch to beverages. The leaves have tangy...
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), a fragrant, perennial woody evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region, is one of the most aromatic and pungent herbs around. It is one of the most commonly found herbs in a spice rack. With such an...
Comfrey (also comphrey) is native to Europe and Asia and have been cultivated by many cultures for over 2500 years. Comfrey are important herbs in organic gardening. It is used as herbal medicine and as a fertilizer.
If you’re not familiar with pennyroyal, Pennyroyal scientifically known as Mentha pulegium is a common plant in the mint family. While it does have amazing health benefits when used by adults in moderate doses, it can also be toxic in...
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis About: Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an herbaceous plant of the small genus Calendula, in the Asteraceae family. This flowering, annual plant grows naturally around western Europe, southeastern Asia and the Mediterranean. This herb been used medicinally...
The world’s most complete list of edible flowers. Flower Power to all the hippies and hipsters out there! Flowers are a beautiful way of prettying up a garden, but did you know there are a huge range of edible flowers...
We talk all the time about the joys of companion planting and how it can benefit you and the entire eco-system of your garden. Thats because its a system that we see work time and time again.
This Autumn, you may see one particular “weed” around that is one hell of a handy plant, after all the definition of a weed is just a plant in the wrong place! So if you do not have Nasturtiums in...