Is there any time of year more glorious than spring? From the fresh scent in the air to the brilliantly-coloured flowers bursting into bloom, spring awakens the senses. There’s also an abundance of healing herbs growing in gardens, lawns, or forests ready to be harvested for food and their healt…
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Five years ago, I planted some cilantro in my garden even though I rarely use the fresh herb. Every spring since then, little yellow-green cilantro leaves pop up in the same area thanks to a few escapee seeds that drop each fall. I let the plant grow and…
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The dandelion is an herb in serious need of an image makeover. Cursed by many gardeners and those in quest of perfect lawns, dandelion is frequently viewed as a pest plant. If you walk past my home, you’ll know it from the dand…
