By Matt Gibson Costmary is a delightfully fragrant and ornamental perennial herb that smells and tastes like spearmint with a hint of eucalyptus. It’s long, thin, serrated leaves are rounded, but narrow, and greenish-grey. In the spring and summer, it displays clusters of … [Read more...]

By Jennifer Poindexter Perilla is a gorgeous herb with a multitude of uses. Whether you’re interested in growing a medicinal herb garden or one for culinary purposes, perilla would be a great addition. This herb has a unique flavor combination of mint and nuttiness which … [Read more...]

By Jennifer Poindexter Maybe you're familiar with evening primrose oil as a supplement found on most grocery store shelves. The capsules are made from oil from the plant and are thought to help those who suffer from PMS, menopausal issues, or arthritis. But it turns out … [Read more...]

By Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell Mugwort was considered a magical herb in Europe during the Middle Ages, and it was a common belief at the time that mugwort held protective powers. In ancient China and Japan, sprigs of mugwort were carried by travelers for protection. … [Read more...]