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Cuban Oregano, Aromatic Depth and Ornamental Foilage

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments cuban oregano, cuban oregano uses
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Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus), commonly known as Mexican mint, Spanish thyme and Indian borage. It is a herbaceous succulent with

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Cotula, Strong Aroma and Herbal Teas

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments cotula, mayweed, stinking mayweed
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Cotula (Anthemis cotula) is a annual plant native to large parts of Europe and Northern Africa. You will typically find

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Coriander, Warming Spice with Citrus Undertones

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments cilantro seeds, coriander, coriander fruits, coriander seeds, coriander spice
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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) refers to the seeds or ‘fruits’ of the plant from which cilantro leaves are also obtained. Both

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Costmary, An Old Herb with a Hint of Lemon and Mint

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf, costmary, costmary uses
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Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), otherwise known as alecost, balsam herb or bible leaf, is a perennial herb. It was once native

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Cilantro, Flavorful Cuisines and Notably Nutritious

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments cilantro, cilantro facts, cilantro leaves, cilantro uses
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Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb with a bushy structure and distinctive flavor. It is referred to by different

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Chives, Nutrient Rich with Delicious Flavor

December 1, 2019December 2, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments chive, chive uses, chives
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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a perennially growing herb. Originally native to most of Europe and parts of Asia. You can

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Chamomile, Infused Teas and Soothing Properties

November 30, 2019December 2, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments camomile, chamomile, chamomile information, chamomile tea, chamomile uses
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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is an annual plant native to Western Europe and Asia. You can now find it growing across

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Cayenne, Delicious Heat and Ornamental Value

November 27, 2019December 2, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments capsicum, capsicum annuum, cayenne pepper, cayenne powder
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Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is a chilli plant where the fruits are used to create a popular spiced powder called cayenne

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Comfrey, Nutritious Fertilizer and Charming Flowers

November 27, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments comfrey, comfrey information, comfrey uses
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Comfrey (Symphytum) is a shrub that can be found growing in Europe, North America and parts of Asia. The comfrey

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Cicely, Soft Foliage and Sweet Flavoring

November 27, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments cicely, Cicely herb, Cicely information, cicely uses
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Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a herbaceous perennial plant, once native to the mountainsides and woodlands of Southern Europe. The plant

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Chervil, French Cuisine and Feathered Foliage

November 27, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments chervil
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Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a flavorful herb once native to Eastern Europe. It could be found growing on the hillsides

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Catnip, Relaxing Teas and Playful Felines

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments catnip, catnip uses, catwort
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Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a herbaceous, perennial and a member of the mint family. You may recognise it by other

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Caraway, Dainty Foilage and Flavorful Seeds

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments caraway, caraway flowers
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Caraway (Carum carvi) is a member of the Apiaceae (carrot and parsley) family. You may recognise caraway from a number

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Calendula, Bright, Sunny Flowers and Valuable Remedies

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments calendula, calendula uses
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a bright and beautiful herbaceous, perennial, otherwise known as pot marigold. A number of common names

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Calamint, Floral Ground Cover and Menthol Aromas

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments calamint, calamintha nepeta
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Calamint (Calamintha nepeta) is a herbaceous and perennial plant native to many parts of Europe. It usually grows to a

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California Bay, Roasted Seeds and Fragrant Leaves

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments california bay, california laurel, headache tree, Oregon myrtle, pepperwood
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California Bay (Umbellularia californica) is an evergreen, hardwood tree native to the Western coastline of America, from Oregon to California.

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Burnet, Nutritious Leaves and a Herbal Healing History

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments burnet, garden burnet, salad burnet
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Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) is a herbaceous, perennial plant native to temperate areas including many parts of Europe, Northern Africa, and

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Borage, Fresh Flavors and Star Shaped Flowers

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments borage, borage plant, borage uses
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Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual, herbaceous plant native originally to the Mediterranean. You may also know borage as ‘starflower’,

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Bee Balm, Dainty Flowers and Herbal Remedies

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments bee balm, bee balm facts, wild bergamot
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Bee balm (Monarda didyma), also known as Wild Bergamot and Horsemint is a herbaceous plant from the mint family. Native

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Bayberry, Aromatic Leaves and Wax Candles

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments bayberry, northern bayberry, wax myrtle
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Bayberry (Myrica), a group of aromatic species known to many as bay-rum tree, candleberry, wax myrtle and sweet gale. You

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