Mentha pulegium - English Pennyroyal Plants / Perennials Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium Rare - Heirloom - Medicinal 6-12 In. Hardy Perennial Strongly aromatic with a menthol-mint aroma. A hardy ground cover used since early Greek times as an insect repellant. Tiny pale-purple flowers bloom from July to August. Zones 5-9. … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:47:22 (22268 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cymbopogon citratus - West Indian Lemon Grass Plants / Grass, Grasses Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), a native of India, is widely used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Lemon grass is a perennial, which means once you plant it, the grass comes back year after year. Depending on the area you live in the plant will go dormant in the winter. In harsh climates the plant … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:43:16 (24429 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm Plants / Herbs and Spices Heirloom - Medicinal 18-24 in. Hardy Perennial | Pleasant, lemon-scented leaves make a delightfully tasty tea, said to be calming for children and helpful for stomach upsets. In the 14th century, the French King Charles V drank this tea daily to stay healthy. Best begun in flats indoors and moved to … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 12:48:53 (18017 readers) Match on Article's text | |
A History of the Fragrant Rose Other / Books The rose is the most treasured flower in the world. It has been prized, even held as sacred, for thousands of years. Across the ages, the rose has been celebrated in painting, music, myth, heraldry, and religion. Cultivated for its medicinal and culinary properties as well as for its fragrance, it was … Contributed by amazon 08.03. 2008 11:21:24 (12226 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Matricaria recutita - German Chamomile Plants / Perennials Matricaria recutita Medicinal 18-30 in. Tender Perennial/Hardy Perennial A delight for your eyes, taste buds and overall well being. Used medicinally for hundreds of years. The flower buds when dried make a tea that promotes digestion and calms nerves and stomachs. It is delicately scented and as a companion … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 11:24:56 (14225 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Fragrant Orchids Other / Books A Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Enjoying | Orchid lovers of all levels will delight in this unique approach to selecting new and exciting varieties of fragrant orchids. More than 100 different orchids are profiled here, with exquisite images of each, and salient details are included for another 355 … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:09:56 (11265 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Ancient Herbs Other / Books The forty plants in this book present both herbs and other plants that were important for culinary, medicinal, and cult purposes in classical antiquity. Thus olive and pomegranate, myrtle and rose join coriander and marjoram, garlic and thyme. In the introduction, the author draws on her extensive knowledge … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 11:09:49 (15871 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary Plants / Perennials Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated widely elsewhere. There are many varieties of Rosemary, each has its own unique wonderful aroma and appearance, but practically the same medicinal and culinary purposes. … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 09:58:06 (15340 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Euphorbia lathyris - moleplant Plants / Perennials Euphorbia lathyris is also known as the mole plant because of its reputation for deterring the activity of this creature. A native of Mediterranean areas, and has also been introduced into the USA. The seeds have in the past been used for medicinal purposes and for the production of lamp oil. … Contributed by amazon 04.08. 2008 11:15:23 (67861 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Marijuana Horticulture Other / Books With 512 full color pages and 1120 full color photographs and illustrations, Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower s Bible is the most complete cultivation book available. The Fifth Edition of the former Indoor Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor Bible was originally published in 1983, … Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:07:42 (25629 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hippophae rhamnoides - sea buckthorn Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Sea buckthorn is getting more and more attention as a healthy type of fruit of high medicinal value. Some gardeners may not like its and broomy appearance, while others may welcome its wild and rampant image. … Contributed by havlis 13.10. 2016 15:26:26 (15608 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Aromatherapy Garden Other / Books The Aromatherapy Garden: Growing Fragrant Plants for Happiness and Well-Being “Kathi guides you to all the joys of an aromatic garden with wonderful tips, fascinating facts, and sumptuous photos.” —Mandy Aftel, acclaimed natural perfumer and author of Essence and Alchemy and Fragrant … Contributed by amazon 12.06. 2016 10:27:48 (21158 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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