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Herbs 101: The Essence of Thyme

Ashleah — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:33:25 +0000

It is said that wherever thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) grows wild the ground is blessed by the fairies. If you’ve ever happened upon a patch of the pungent little plant you can certainly see why it would be related to these...

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Herbs 101: Mindful Mint

Ashleah — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:33:08 +0000

Peppermint, spearmint, green mint, sweet mint . . . there are literally hundreds of different . From chewing gum and toothpaste, to herbal tea and ice cream, mint shares it’s refreshing oil and friendly green leaves, and these hot summer...

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Herbs 101: For the Love of Lavender

Ashleah — Fri, 20 May 2016 22:34:15 +0000

Comforting and familiar, lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula vera, Lavandula officinalis) graces many of our gardens & windowsills. Once planted around the perimeter of the house to keep evil spirits at bay, this intoxicating flower is used for much more than unnerving...

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Hibiscus: Benefits of a Superflower

Ashleah — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:49:20 +0000

Here in California, the Hibiscus flower is a permanent fixture in yards and often even along our bustling roadways. This beautiful flower, with over 200 species and a vast array of colors, is native to many tropical and sub-tropical regions...

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