Basil
Basil (Ocimum spp .) has its roots in India and Africa but is mostly known and appreciated all over the world. The word basil comes from Greek basileus meaning King and it certainly can be…
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Basil (Ocimum spp .) has its roots in India and Africa but is mostly known and appreciated all over the world. The word basil comes from Greek basileus meaning King and it certainly can be…
GROWING HERBS Herbs are grown for culinary, medicinal as well as aromatic purposes. For those who enjoy the culinary arts, growing your own herbs is a must in order to maintain a steady…
Cilantro ( Coriandrum sativum ) has glossy parsley-like foliage that at times makes it hard to tell the difference between parsley and cilantro at the produce market. All you need to do is…
Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) Common ginger, Cooking ginger is an exotic herb native to forest of tropical Asia. It is mainly grown for its aromatic, edible root that is used in cooking…
Rosemary officinalis is a member of the mint family and a native of the Mediterranean whose history trails back to 2500 years. The needle like, gray green foliage with antifungal and…
Bay laurel Bay laurel ( Laurus nobilis), Bay Tree, Sweet Bay has been grown as an ornamental plant since ancient times. It is an aromatic evergreen Mediterranean herb that has dark green…