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Messages of herbs

An herb enclosed in a card sends a message: Rosemary – remember                              Mallow – kindness Fennel – strength, worthy of praise         Mugwort – happiness Allspice – compassion                        […]

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10 Essential Oils from Common Herbs and Spices

10 Essential Oils from Common Herbs and Spices Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Used in making perfume and in aromatherapy Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) Oil is useful for an insect repellent Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Distilled from berries, warm and soothing for treating muscle aches and promoting digestion Parsley(Petroselinum crispum) Used in soaps, detergents, colognes, cosmetics, and […]

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Easy Herbs to Grow

 Easy Herbs to Grow Presented by The Webster Groves Herb Society at Missouri Botanical Garden April 16, 2016 Easy herbs for beginners to grow include basil, chives, lemon balm, parsley, sage, and thyme. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Basil is an annual in the St. Louis area and easily grows in full sun in the ground or […]

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