Gardeners have been advised to scatter a cheap and easy-to-obtain item in their garden in order to keep rodents at bay, as ...

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By Barbara Brown When we think of mint it is usually in the context of a flavoring agent for food and drinks. But can it also ...

She keeps a photo of the mother plant on her desk as a reminder of the difference a plant can make in someone’s life. “It ...

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Cleary explained: “Pests are an unavoidable part of gardening, but there are plenty of ways to protect your plants, and your ...

Whether you grab them for a specific recipe or pick up a couple so you can have fresh herbs on your windowsill, those little ...

Herbs enjoy sun all day and need at least six hours of direct sun to produce high amounts of flavorful oils. Many herbs ...

As a perennial, mint dies back to the ground each winter and reemerges in spring. A single mint plant can live for up to five years, but the plant is easily divided, so it can provide a continuous ...

Nano-agrochemicals and nanomedicine are two areas of active research. While there are some distinct differences there are areas of overlap and lessons which can be learned. Here, the authors ...

Sage is a lovely herb, with distinct leathery leaves and a woody stature that resembles a miniature shrub. It's a mainstay of ...

Fresh herbs can transform everyday meals, but grocery store prices add up fast. The good news? You can grow your own abundant ...