Cilantro: The Herb Garden’s Utility Herb

An herb garden with cilantro is an herb garden with many uses. Cilantro is one of the more popular herbs in use today. Cilantro which may not be one of the more familiar herbs, is a hardy herb that was used in many native European dishes and still used in Asian and Mexican foods. Today, it is used in Europe in international dishes and in Portugal in a traditional dish. Learn how to grow a home herb garden . Many used to consider this herb as an acquired taste. The herb has a smell and tast t

Home Gardening Club – Join The Club!

Home gardening clubs are quite famous all over America and Europe. People who are members of the club share their knowledge on gardening. Home gardening clubs share ideas and information with gardeners in a particular area. The Home gardening club of America lists the names of other clubs and organizations. It gives details on gardening competitions in around the country. They also give information on trees and plants. It is a great place to network and pick up some fast tips on gardening from p

Chamomile, German

Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla (LINN.) Family : N.O. Compositae Synonym : Wild Chamomile. Other Names : Camomile, Chamomile, Wild Chamomile, Sweet Chamomile, German Chamomile , Hungarian Chamomile, Mayweed, Scented Mayweed, Pineapple Weed Part Used: Flowers . Habitat and Description (Matricaria chamomilla) Wild Chamomile is an annual herb originally from Europe which has escaped to the wild and is now naturalized on almost every continent. It can now be found growing alo

Monarda didyma (bee balm)

I’ve been working on the Monarda page of my herbal notebook. Names: Monarda didyma , also known in various places as bee balm, bergamot, Oswego tea, scarlet bergamot, Indian plume, blue balm, high balm, low balm, mountain balm, mountain mint, horsemint and horsebalm. In Europe bee balm has reportedly been called golden melissa and Indian nettle. (Note that there are other herbs that bear some of these same common names, so don’t be confused.) Though called horsemint in some sources, s