Oeggerli made images of herbs and spices with a scanning electron microscope, then enhanced the plants’ parts with color. Some of the parts are both factories and silos, containing chemicals ...

Potted herbs bought from the supermarket are best kept on a sunny windowsill with the soil regularly moistened. Alternatively, try planting them in a larger pot on a balcony: a good plant will ...

Related to the European herb Belladonna (Datura), this plant is a natural source of atropine and scopolamine. Atropine was used by Italian beauties of past centuries to dilate their pupils ...

Whether it's because you're tired of paying top dollar for those tiny plastic clamshells of herbs at the grocery store or simply looking to grow more of your own food, an at-home herb garden is a ...

With ripened fruit and plants attracting more wasps during this time, integrating basil into your garden not only enhances your herb collection but serves as a practical solution for reducing the ...

Buying a pot of your favourite herb should, in theory mean you have a long-lasting supply to pick from. However, the reality can often be different. Despite your best intentions, that basil plant ...

For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method ...

Herbs. Now is the time to plant cilantro, also known as coriander (Coriandrum sativum). This plant is unique in yielding both an herb and spices. By definition, herbs are the pungent leafy ...