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Thyme time
Time for Thyme herb! There are many varieties of thyme and they are all hardy and easy to grow. Thyme is grown in pots year round for culinary, medicinal or ornamental purposes or grown directly in the...
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Thyme essential oil
There are many varieties, species, and chemotypes of thyme which all vary in chemical composition. CT is short for Chemotypes which are plants that share the same Latin name but have different...
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Oregano essential oil
Oregano oil is best known for treating colds, coughs and flu. The powerful constituents phenols are responsible for its antibiotic properties. Oregano essential oil is very strong to take internally...
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Oregano herb
Oregano is a perennial herb but in colder climates it may become an annual, but it might come back every year. Oregano is native to the Mediterranean region and warm temperate western and south-western...
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Bee-balm ~ Oswego Tea
Bee-balm or Monarda is a beautiful wildflower native to North east North America. It is known for the popular beverage Natives call Oswego tea, and is also cooked in stews, and used to flavour salads....
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Basil Essential Oil
There are many flavours of basil and it comes in purple or green varieties. There are many chemotypes of basil, depending on where it is grown, the chemical constituents are different, but they are all...
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Basil Herb
Basil is an annual herb that likes full sun. It is best known for being used in Italian cooking and making pesto Basil is easy to grow in the summertime either from seed or seedlings. Do not store...
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Healing Properties of Peppermint Herb
Peppermint Peppermint is best known for its beneficial effects on the digestive system and strengthening action on the stomach and liver. It calms and relaxes smooth muscles and eases stomach pain,...
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Keep Cool in the Summer Heat with Herbs and Essential Oils
There are many essential oils and herbs that help to cool the body down when feeling too hot and sweaty, but the best known one is peppermint. See my blog about the many medicinal uses and cautions of...
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