Hunting Herbs Online

http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9703/htm/... Blurbs on Herbs; Mayo Clinic

If you're curious about herbs as medicine, this article is the best starting place. The page lists potentially beneficial and toxic herbs, and explains the supposed benefits of herbs such as feverfew, Echinacea, and Ginkgo biloba. Follow the link at the bottom of the page to "Herbal Remedies; Theres no Magic" ... also a must-read for anyone contemplating a foray into the super-hyped world of herbs as remedies.

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/... A Modern Herbal by Mrs. M. Grieve.

An on-line version of a book first published in 1931, this "contains Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folk-Lore of Herbs." The text is indexed and fully searchable... and a fun read. (Notice the disclaimers on the main page; the "medical" information may now be considered inaccurate...)

So there you have it, sources for every aspect of the fragrant world of herbs. And remember, you don't have to start herbs from seed; your local garden centre or farmer's market will have the herbs you want available as bedding plants to speed up your harvest. Plant some herbs today to spice up your garden!

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