Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is an herb purported to treat various ailments, including ulcers, herpes, and cancer. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to support hyssop's safety or ...

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

Those dead stalks, withered foliage, twigs and fallen leaves may look messy to you, but they will be the winter home for ...

Some herbs like ashwagandha and ginseng may help boost energy when pared with a balanced diet, exercise, and quality sleep. However, more research is needed to support these possible benefits.

Take leaf removal. Raking (and more recently, blowing) has long been a harbinger of fall. However, bagging and trashing those ...

We're still drowning in herbs, but we know our time is limited before the changes in temperatures and reduction in daytime sunlight stuns these plants (both perennials and annuals) into their end ...

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

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 ...

Some turn to herbs for stress and anxiety, looking to tap into a natural remedy. Studies show the stress-relieving benefits of certain herbs. As a more natural method than pharmaceutical options ...

But what you might not know is that incorrect plant watering techniques can put plants at risk for disease and even kill them. Whether you want to cultivate pretty outdoor perennials or you just ...

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 ...

“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 ...