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Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary is a beautiful plant that probably needs no introduction. For those of you may not be familiar, Rosemary (botanical name Rosmarinus officinalis), also known as Garden Rosemary, is native to the Mediterranean area. A member of the mint family, it is an evergreen shrub also related to basil, marjoram, and oregano. It is usually …
Beautiful, Healthy Basil
I love basil, it hits all the notes for me. Much like cilantro, which is my second fave I’d suppose, it is also a strong and pungent herb that really takes over your senses in a herbaciously delightful manner. Native to India, basil was held in great reverence and was used by Indians to swear …
The Health Benefits of Mint
Here are some interesting health benefits you may not have known about Mint. The Mint plant is not only versatile in use for Tea’s, coffee, salads ( personally there is nothing more delightful in a fruit salad than honey and mint) and many other foods, but it is also has been used for thousands of …
Pomegranates in Central Texas
If you are looking for an addition to your landscape design for use as a large shrub, small tree with added benefit of great fruit, Pomegranate is a superb choice. The pomegranate tree is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and has been cultivated since ancient times throughout the Mediterranean region of …
Take Some Time to Smell the Roses
Well, I would like to say that this is a post for me to help you find your happy place, but frankly, after another very stressful, very busy season is winding down to the arrival of Summers heat, I am doing this to remind myself as well. Those of you who read this may know …