Botanical Name:   Mentha piperita Where it grows:   USA, Egypt, Hungary US Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Special Characteristics: Square stem, li...

Botanical Name:   Mellissa officinalis Where it grows: North Africa, USA, Mid East, South Europe, Hungary US Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Spe...

When I lived in the Midwest I had a giant herb garden, approximately  50 feet wide by 70 feet long and in the shape of a tear drop (I was fe...

Don't forget to enter for this giveaway package.  Go to Christie Cottage, at http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/2012/02/win-it-wednes...

Patchouli is a shrub that is found in Southeast Asia; it is related to the mint family.  Patchouli has a musky, earthy sent that very nicely...

Thyme is often thought of as a seasoning for poultry or other meats but just like most other herbs it has many great properties that are use...

These wonderful Lemongrass plants can be purchased from ETSY shop Allzeros at http://www.etsy.com/shop/allzeros?ref=seller_info I have j...

One of the earliest uses of aromatherapy was as pomanders.  Pomanders were small apple shaped ornaments made up of resins, herbs and perfume...