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Why grow spearmint? Its strong taste and smell are great for recipes, its medicinal benefits are hard to beat, and there is the ease with which it can grow!

The pungent aromas of certain plants indicate the presence of volatile oils that have specific effects on the human body.

Essential oils are powerful natural insecticides, killing and repelling fleas, mosquitoes, ants and other bugs in your home and garden without toxic chemicals.

Chefs have long known that fresh herbs add a special touch to food. Now bar chefs are getting in on the fun, creating new cocktails with a fresh twist.

Make adorable snowmen from marshmallows and a few other food ingredients. This holiday themed dessert is great for parties or as a sweet little gift.

Fresh mint has a scroll full of nutritional and medicinal benefits guaranteed to assist in attaining good health. Spearmint and peppermint also provides health benefits.

Refreshing in foods, beverages and potpourris, mint is one of the most invasive garden plants, taking over whole beds unless contained.

"La Habana Vieja" or "Old Havana," has introduced the world to another staple of Cuban culture...the Mojito. A summer season favourite.

Natural plant oils can be used in the garden for many plants; an alternative to chemical-based pesticides, essential oils are the natural defensive mechanism of a plant.

Make the most of that prolific plant and its powers in food, drink and more.

These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.

Herbs make great houseplants. All you need is a sunny windowsill and a few pots and you can have a thriving and edible indoor garden!

Those new to the world of growing and cooking with herbs are well advised to start with mint.

Catnip herb is a mystery to non-cat owners. To herbalists and others, it is a beneficial herb for cats and humans. Plants can be divided, and cuttings can be propagated.

Some commonly used herbs that grow easily are: basil, bee balm, catnip, chamomile, chives, dill, lemon balm, peppermint, and spearmint.

Looking for ideas for a cute cake to bake for the special mom in your life? Look no further!

Clay, herbs, oils, and other natural ingredients are combined to create a customized weight-loss body wrap.

Chamomile has uses ranging from tea to aroma therapy to hair products, and best of all, growing it is simple!

Bish's second album is an accomplished, but introverted indie pop album. Anyone expecting The Pogues' rowdy Celtic sound should leave their preconceptions at the door.

After a day on a crowded beach, there's no better place to escape than a luxurious boutique hotel on the slopes of Taormina.

Ants can create havoc in the garden. Although they do offer some benefits, the damage they cause make most gardeners eager to be rid of them.

The results of Essential Oils are soothing, relaxing, good for your health and your overall well-being.

Grow herbs for their fragrance, to make a lawn, to attract bees, for salads, or to make into tea. Find out which ones to choose, and the best places to plant them.

Herbal infusions, or herbal teas, are made by steeping 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb in one cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.

Healing with water (or hydrotherapy) has been used for hundreds of years. More recently hydrotherapy is making a comeback.

If you're interested in organic herbs, and want to identify monkshood, find out about marigolds or learn how to control mint, then check out Jekka's Complete Herb Book.

This is a recipe for a simple, quick treat, great for the holidays. It's easy to make, and can be done several different ways. Every party guest will love it.

Keep an organic vegetable garden using herbs as companion plants. They attract beneficial insects that repel pests from hybridized bedding plants, and supply the kitchen.

Make these delicious St. Patrick's Day recipes to have a frolicking good time!

Different types of incense can bring about various effects when burned. How to attract love and money with incense.

Most people either want to bring love into their lives or improve the relationship that they already have. These simple love spells will help you to do just that.

Tunisian Sweet Potato, Carrot and Pea Casserole Recipe - a wonderfully spicy yet easy to prepare slow cooking vegetarian recipe

From a last-minute home-made gift to a 150-fragrance strong company - for an example of the American dream then look no further than the Yankee Candle Company.

Prepare ultimately delectable gourmet dishes with herbs, vegetables and spices harvested from your own gourmet seasoning garden or gourmet kitchen garden.

Hard candy can be used as a treatment for heartburn because it helps clear stomach acid out of the esophagus.

An aromatherapy first aid kit should contain all the basic essential oils to treat cuts, pain, insect bites, headache, infection, blisters, digestion, nausea, cold & flu.

Homebrewers often taste something that really strikes their fancy and wonder how it would taste in a beer. Go ahead and scratch that itch, it's called experimentation.

Every so often, the precise herb that is called for in a recipe may not be available. Here is some information on finding an acceptable substitute.

Superior Oregano from the Sonoran desert, hand harvested by the Seri people and headed for the new-world, rises above bland supermarket offerings.

Pedicures include much more than simply nail painting, but why pay a professional to do the same thing that you can do in the comfort of your own home?

Essential oils are valuable healing tools, but like any potent medicine there are situations in which certain oils are not safe and should not be used.

Herbal diuretics can be used to reduce water retention, and treat a variety of health problems safely and naturally, without unwanted side effects.

Whether fighting a sickness like a cold or flu, or just trying to maintain blood sugar levels; herbal tea is a very natural, safe, and soothing way to improve health.

Many herbs grow well in Texas requiring little maintenance or special care. An herb garden feeds the spirit while the herb leaves and roots enhance the taste of foods.

Whether you like it black or red, soft and chewy, or firm and waxy, licorice has never lost its sweet appeal. Here are some facts worth noting and brands worth buying.

Use Dora, The Map, Backpack, and Boots from the popular kids' show Dora the Explorer to plan a birthday celebration that any young adventurer will love.

Home and office air quality can become unfavorable by the introduction of chemicals, molds, and other pollutants. Natural solutions benefit humans and the planet.

Skin feels its best when it is smooth and hydrated. This at-home recipe for an exfoliating body scrub is an inexpensive alternative to scrubs found at department stores.

It can be hard to find a deodorant that doesn't contain aluminum oxide, synthetic fragrance, or other toxic chemicals. One solution: Mix your own with essential oils!

Skip the bottled water and commercial sports drinks, and make these refreshing, flavored water thirst quenchers at home.