HERBS AND SPICES

Stevia is a zero-calorie, natural sweetener derived from Stevia rebaudiana leaves, which are 30 to 400 times sweeter than sugar. Native to South Amer…

Calendula (Calendula officinalis, Asteraceae) is one of the easiest herbs to grow and a highly versatile medicinal plantnaturally, it finds its way i…

Studies have shown that German chamomile reduces inflammation, speeds wound healing, reduces muscle spasms, and serves as a mild sedative to help wit…

Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a plant native to Morocco and Europe. It's different from German chamomile, which is more commonly used in te…

Peppermint Stick Celery grows quite tall. Stems have a pink tint to them and the flavour hints of mint! Now if that's not something special to add to your garden?

What is Komatsuna?
Komatsuna (Brassica rapa var. perviridis) is an incredibly hardy green, referred to as  Japanese mustard spinach , although it…

Stevia is a nonnutritive sweetener. This means it has almost no calories. If youre trying to lose weight, this aspect may be appealing.   If you…

Fresh and dried fenugreek leaves can be used to finish dishes like sauces, curries, vegetable dishes, and soups. Fenugreek seeds can be used whole or…

Borago Officinalis is a pretty purple edible plant, it has a refreshing cucumber taste and is fully minerals and vitamins and can be used in many dif…

Cardamom is a familiar name in the spice world, but if asked to describe its flavor, you may be at a loss for words. This is because this spice has a…

Canola is an ideal habitat and food source for honeybees and other pollinators. Thats because canola flowers produce high amounts of nectar, which ha…

There is nothing like the aroma of basil in the summer!

Genovese basil, although family of  the Sweet basil variety, actually has a stronger arom…