Laura Van Horn
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Health & Healing Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a remarkable herb native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Its widespread use around...
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Laura Van Horn
Jun 137 min read
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Exploring the Aromatic Wonders of Lemon Balm Lemon balm, also known as Melissa officinalis, is a delightfully calming aromatic herb. ...
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Laura Van Horn
May 25 min read
Spearmint: Uplifting and Refreshing
Exploring the Soothing Benefits of Spearmint Few aromatic herbs possess the enduring charm and versatility of mints. With a variety of...
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Laura Van Horn
Apr 255 min read
Sage: More Than a Once-a-Year Herb
Unlock the Potential of Sage Sage is a remarkable herb with many uses beyond just seasoning holiday feasts. It's fascinating how such a...
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Laura Van Horn
Apr 46 min read
Time for Thyme
When you think about thyme, and the properties of thyme... When you think about thyme and its properties, it's hard not to appreciate the...
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Laura Van Horn
Mar 216 min read
Juniper Berries
Uses, Benefits and Recipes My dad has always had an affinity for junipers. He would plant them anywhere and everywhere...he still does. ...
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Laura Van Horn
Mar 147 min read
Spring Weeds: Backyard Treasures
Discover 16 medicinal treasures in your yard Spring is just around the corner. Daffodils are popping up all over the place, and the sun...
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Laura Van Horn
Feb 154 min read
German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
What herb helps with relaxation, sleep, cramps, digestion, calms babies, and soothes inflamed skin? How well do you know chamomile? ...
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Laura Van Horn
Jan 118 min read
Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) Rosmarinus, meaning "dew of the sea," reflects its coastal habitat, being native to the Mediterranean...
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Laura Van Horn
Jan 86 min read
Garlic: Pungent Health
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a bulbous perennial herb related to onions. As a culinary and medicinal herb, garlic has been held in esteem...
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Laura Van Horn
Jan 44 min read
Refreshing Parsley
Rediscover Parsley: The Unsung Hero of Your Kitchen Parsley ( Petroselium crispum ) is a biennial Mediterranean herb in the family...
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Laura Van Horn
Jan 35 min read
Delightful Fennel
Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, belonging to the carrot family of plants and native to southern Europe, is a key ingredient in many...
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Laura Van Horn
Jan 23 min read
Black Pepper: A Kitchen Treasure
In the annals of spice trade history, black pepper was esteemed as "black gold," once employed as currency for taxes and dowries. ...
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Laura Van Horn
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Oranges: Christmas Gold
My husband and I grew up in the same small farming town in Northern California, but our families had different Christmas traditions. My...
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Laura Van Horn
Dec 14, 20239 min read
Evergreens: Uplifting Aromatics
During the gray, damp winter months, most plants go into hiding, leaving a sense of sadness behind, evergreens offer a literal breath of...
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Laura Van Horn
Dec 8, 20234 min read
Lavender: Fragrant Well-Being
Lavender (Lavandula spp.) - is an aromatic herb known to bring tranquility to a stressed mind. The mere aroma of lavender possesses...
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Laura Van Horn
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Purple Dead Nettle: A Wonderful Weed
Purple Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum) - An early spring weed that grows like gangbusters. It is hardy and can self-pollinate, which...
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Laura Van Horn
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Common Yard Daisies
Common Yard Daisies (Bellis perennis) - Bellis, Latin for "pretty" and perennis, Latin for "everlasting". Daisies are enchanting, often...
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Laura Van Horn
Sep 23, 20238 min read
Calendula: The Sunshine Herb
Calendula officinalis, or simply calendula, also referred to as pot marigold, despite not being a marigold (genus Tagetes), is a...
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Laura Van Horn
Aug 24, 20237 min read
Malvaceae family: the Wonderful World of Mallows
The Malvaceae family, renowned as mallows, boasts thousands of varieties of species, including Alcea rosea, Althaea officinalis, Malva...
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