Formally known to botanists as ‘lavendula’, lavender is a famously fragrant perennial that is associated with nearly 50 species. Native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, lavender is grown worldwide today. While its telltale lavender hues add an attractive and certainly fragrant touch to any garden, lavender plants have long been grown for their …
Undeniably healthy and, as any Italian chef could tell you, reliably tasty, garlic is a culinary staple that boasts a wide range of health benefits. Not only is garlic renowned for its anti-inflammatory and immune system-boosting properties, but it’s also loaded with nutrients and can even help reduce blood pressure and bad LDL cholesterol. If …
More polarizing than parsley but more popular than mint (well, it should be), cilantro is a culinary stable, an herb of delectable goodness–unless you’re one of those unfortunate individuals who finds that fresh cilantro, also known as coriander and Chinese parsley, tastes like soap. However, where would salsa, chili verde, and assorted banh mi sandwiches …
Thyme is a Mediterranean herb that is attractive for windowsills as well as great for use in a wide variety of recipes. The herb doesn’t fare well in cold weather, and it prefers to be in dry conditions, so growing thyme indoors is ideal in most climates. It’s a compact plant, so it doesn’t take …
Among the most commonly grown and easy-to-care-for herbs, basil is a terrifically fragrant plant and is known to help boost the immune system, promote healthy digestion, reduce inflammation, and possibly even enhance mood, according to medical research. Of course, many people simply love the sweet and mildly zesty flavor that basil adds to foods. Whether …
In 2006 nine figs were found in a burned, buried building in the West Bank. They were charred, which preserved them from ordinary decay, and carbon dating placed them at about 11,400 years old. They were mutated figs, missing seeds on the inside that would allow them to propagate without aid from humans. This means …
When you know how to grow tomatoes indoors, you can enjoy the taste of summer all year long! Growing tomatoes indoors is more challenging than growing tomatoes outside, but with proper care of your tomato plants, you can grow tomatoes all year long provided you have a sunny window or are willing to use artificial …