Culantro (Eryngium foetidum) is a tropical biennial herb in the Apiaceae family which is more widely known as celery, carrot, or parsley family. It has a sharp, herby, citrusy flavor with subtle sweet undertones and a pungent odor. Culantro vs. Cilantro If you accidentally type cilantro instead of culantro while researching this plant, Google will …
Rosemary is a well-known herb with delicate, sky-blue or purple flowers and fragrant, needle-like leaves with a unique, pleasantly astringent taste. The history of its use goes back a long way, and it was first mentioned in old records dating back to 500 BC. According to legend, Rosemary was created from the sea foam made …
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a small, branched, evergreen, and perennial shrub from the Lamiaceae family that grows wild in the coastal region of the Mediterranean. The moisture that comes from the sea and favors its growth inspired its Latin name, rosemary or sea dew. This valued herb and medicinal plant is cultivated in many parts …
Verbena Info and Care The verbena is a perennial herb with a large variety of species. It is also one of the most commonly grown houseplants. If you’re looking for your own verbena plant, you’ll find this article helpful. It will tell you all about the most popular varieties, how to care for them, and …
Benefits of Eating Basil Leaves I love basil. It is one of my favorite herbs to eat. especially in a Caprese salad. There’s just something about the taste of basil, tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette all mixed together. As good as basil is to eat in today’s video we will be taking a look at some …
Are you looking to grow herbs in your kitchen garden? 12 Herbs That Grow In The Shade Most vegetables and herbs need plenty of sun in order to grow and thrive. Five hours of sunshine is usually thought of as the bare minimum. However, there still are a few delicious herbs that you can grow …
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WhenYouGarden.com Series: Article 11 – Grow Your Own Herbs Growing Your Own Herb Garden Professional chefs worldwide love to pinch off some fresh herbs when cooking. The fragrant herbs fresh off the stem adds a unique taste to any dish. Wouldn’t you love to be able to do the same? Herb gardens do not need to be elaborate …
Are you looking for some herbs to plant, but not sure which ones to choose? We have a LARGE list of herb recommendations along with mini plant profiles on each one. To finish off those recommendations, we have FIVE EXOTIC herbs for those of you who are daring gardeners! Grab your shovel, because we’re going …
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Did you think that cane sugar is the only natural solution to all things sweet? Think again! Since this sweet little plant of Stevia or sweet leaf can produce extracts up to 300 times sweeter than sugar! Stevia, a genus that classifies about 240 different species under its bracket, has one thing in common for …
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Chervil is an herb that most of us aren’t very familiar with. For the unknowing eye, it looks like parsley. However, looks are deceiving because this shy little herb is a strapping medicinal powerhouse! Curious to find out more about this delicate looking plant? What is chervil? Family: Apiaceae (carrot family) Genus: Anthriscus Species: cerefolium …
