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Do you love herbs, but shudder at the price? Here’s some good news: With a single potted plant (or grocery store remains) you can easily grow your own by cutting from the original plant or bunch. Clone these four herbs ...

  Summer is here, and that brings one unfortunate type of creature: bugs. Mosquitoes and fleas, and other bugs and insects, can become a real annoyance and ruin anyone’s outdoor fun. But there is an all-natural way to fight back ...

There’s nothing like fresh herbs to perk up a dish. But even when we know that a bit of this and that will make all the difference between a good dish and a great one, we often go without them ...

The pleasant taste and sweet aroma of peppermint (Mentha piperita) is well-known by many, especially as a food flavoring. However, this hardy perennial plant has perhaps far more therapeutic value than you might imagine. With more than a dozen documented ...

Let’s be honest: health care is expensive. After all, you spend thousands of dollars on health insurance and taking medication that your doctor and Big Pharma say you need. And even if you’re young and rarely sick, it’s not uncommon ...

As the calendar turns from summer into fall, it’s a good time to think about performing a few simple maintenance chores in your herb garden so you can enjoy your favorite herbs all year long. Sage, Oregano, and Thyme Now ...

Any seasoned gardener will tell you that growing your own herbs is an essential part of having a well-balanced garden. Not only will freshly picked herbs provide the perfect touch to a grand variety of dishes, but the benefits of ...

Water doesn’t always taste good. It may be a bit brackish or have picked up a plastic or metal flavor from the container where it was stored. The water is still good, but your taste buds aren’t interested. Rather than ...

Would a burst of minty freshness feel good right about now? If the mere thought of peppermint or spearmint gets your taste buds tingling, odds are good that you’re an avid fan of mint and will, no matter what I ...