Tag: History of Herbs
Propagating herbs: Sowing seeds Herbs are sown in spring. In climates where winters are mild, some may be sown again in the autumn. Seeds of most annuals can be …
Propagating herbs There are many people who are keen cooks and who would like to sue fresh herbs form their gardens or be able to make herb teas and …
Different types of herbs (Physic or medicinal, flavouring or culinary, fragrant) and their uses Physic or medicinal; flavouring or culinary; fragrant, and those used for dyeing. In many countries …
History of Herbs in Crete- History of Herbs among the green slopes of Knossos, stepping through some of the partially restored and originally enormous Minoan Palace, where Theseus slew …
History of Herbs in historical Ephesus–History of Herbs Herbs can be seen growing abundantly and flowering amongst fallen columns and between paving stones; there is even a small basil …
History of Herbs in Egypt- History of Herbs Herbs were used extensively about 2700 B.C. They grew abundantly in the rich soil by the River Nile and were concocted …
Garlic-(Allium sativeum )Liliaceae Perennial Aromatic garlic is a herb that has been known and valued in nutrition and medicine since antiquity. It is thought to have originated in south- …
Fennel- (Foeniculum vulgare dulce) Umbelliferae Annual Florence fennel, also known as sweet fennel and finocchio fennel, is the best variety to use in food. We have also read of …