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  • Herb - Goldenrod

    Posted on Monday August 31st, 2009 at 23:08 in health - herbs

    Goldenrod is a perennial herb that can be found growing wild all over North America, with some varieties in South America, Europe and Asia. Bright golden flowers bloom in late Summer and are often blamed for allergies. However Ragweed which blooms ri...

  • Herb - Cumin

    Posted on Tuesday May 26th, 2009 at 05:24 in health - herbs, gardening - herbs

    Cumin comes from drying the seeds of the herb Cuminum Cyminum, which is a member of the parsley family. It thrives in a long hot summer climate of 3 to 4 months with day temperatures of at least 86 degrees, similar to it's native land of Syria. The s...

  • Herb - Lemon Balm

    Posted on Tuesday May 5th, 2009 at 10:23 in health - herbs, gardening - herbs

    Lemon Balm is a perennial herb and member of the mint family, native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. It grows easily in the U.S. in zones 4 through 9, but in zone 4 requires winter mulching and a well-drained sandy soil to survive. T...

  • Herb - Dill

    Posted on Saturday April 18th, 2009 at 05:05 in health - herbs, gardening - herbs

    Dill is a perennial herb with slender stems and delicate leaves, native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia. According to the Bible, the Pharisees often paid tithes with dill. To the Greeks, dill is a sign of prosperity. In the 8th Century, it was use...