Herb Basics

Used in aromatherapy to help calm the nerves and eliminate stress, lavender has grown in popularity over the last couple of years and today is commonly found in everything from soaps and shampoos...

Although closely related, white sage (salvia apiana) and common garden sage (salvia officinalis) are different in both appearance and use.

Lavender is a perennial herb originating in the mountains of the Mediterranean. This small shrub belongs to the mint family and is known for its fragrant scent and medicinal properties.

Essential oils can soothe the skin and refresh the spirit. Use them in the bath, or to create a personal fragrance. Learn how to make lavender oil from dried lavender.

Lavender grows readily in home gardens and tolerates poor soil and dry climates well. Plant lavender in your flower or herb garden. And learn how to harvest it for use in home projects.

English lavender is a perennial herb found in many gardens. The small, fragrant blooms appear in late spring or summer and are used in potpourri, perfumes, essential oils, toiletries and foods.

There are primarily 4 ways to extract oils from herbs and flowers. These include steam distillation, maceration, cold pressing and solvent extraction. Only one of these is a practical method that...

Lavender is a scented herb that is used for many purposes. The plant is renowned for its pleasant and calming fragrance. Lavender is easy to grow in most climate zones, and requires little care...

Filling your home with scented fragrances from wick-burning oil lamps can be expensive, but you can easily make your own scented oils for wick-burning lamps with flowers and herbs from your...

Herbal baths can be relaxing or refreshing, healing or energizing. Your choice of herbs will determine which bath yours will be. Here is an easy way to create your own herbal bath plus a guide...

Lavendar essential oil has such a fragrant, soothing scent, that it becomes the perfect additive to bath oils, bath salts, soaps, candles, and lotions. Making your own essential oil can save you...

Lavender is one of the most delicious scents we have in our common gardens. With a little effort, you can harvest and dry lavender for your home and create lovely sachets, candles and other items...

Lavender is a fragrant herb that has many uses. Not only is it popular for its scent but lavender’s small purple flowers are also a beautiful ornamental addition for the garden. Fresh-cut...

Pruning your lavender plants after they have bloomed ensures many years of continuous growth. After you have planted lavender, it takes approximately 3 years to reach full size. During this...

How many of us dream of having a garden full of Lavender with the heavy aroma wafting about and happy little Bumble Bees getting drunk off the nectar as they buzz from bud to bud? Why is it that...

Dried lavender has a multitude of uses, from aromatherapy to lotions and oils. It is often used as a soothing scent for babies and makes any drawer of linens smell wonderful. Lavender comes in...