Contrary to its common name, anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is not anise or hyssop, though it is also a member of the ...

If you’ve ever read the Bible, you’ve likely noticed a few references to Hyssop. Scholars aren’t quite sure of the exact plant the book refers to. However, many other ancient cultures have used ...

Supermarkets now sell a wide range of pre-cut and potted herbs. Pots of herbs last longer than cut herbs, but need to be cared for as houseplants. Speciality greengrocers often sell a wider range ...

The landscape designer Donald Pell believes using a wider palette with nonnatives from around the world can add joy to gardens.

Oeggerli made images of herbs and spices with a scanning electron microscope, then enhanced the plants’ parts with color. Some of the parts are both factories and silos, containing chemicals ...

“I know a grower has tomatoes, monk’s beard and anise hyssop herb all in the same polytunnel,” he says – a situation that inspired him to create a dish using those ingredients. It turns ...

Whether we’re preparing a savoury or sweet dish, we’re quick to grab a leaf or stalk of our favourite herb. We’re a nation that loves herbs, and variety is the spice of life it seems.

Plant cells have several structures not found in other eukaryotes. In particular, organelles called chloroplasts allow plants to capture the energy of the Sun in energy-rich molecules; cell walls ...

Herbal remedies are alternative medicines derived from plant matter. For centuries, people have used the leaves, seeds, stems, and oil extracts of various plants in medicine. However, herbal ...

Yesterday, the world lost an American icon and a maverick in the airline industry. Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines' affable co-founder, died at the age of 87. Sadly, we lost a friend and a ...

It's hard to beat fresh herbs straight from the garden, especially when you're not having to pay for a huge bunch when you only need a few leaves. Many herbs are seasonal, meaning they only last a ...

“I don’t look back,” he said. “I go forward.” Herb Alpert said he didn’t realize he’d reached his 50th album until he had finished recording it.Credit...Jake Michaels for The New ...