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The trick is to plant them in the fall in a dry or hot climate (unlike the English countryside where they are amazing). Last summer I...

This is an article that appeared in the Sunday, July 28, 2019 edition of the New York Times, written by Frank Bruni. It is an excellent...

Happy summer, readers! We're so grateful for your questions and subscriptions. Every question you send in to us serves as a source of...

Forest writes in asking: "Hello, I have recently made a tincture using everclear, adding water to get to the recommended 1:5 menstruum....

Anne writes: Oil of Rosemary, Eucalyptus & peppermint have done wonders when I feel a sinus infection coming on. Someone recommended Raw...

Susana wrote to us asking "Can you take Red Clover and St John’s Wort together or in the same day?" This is a great question, Susana! And...

Jenni wrote to us inquiring about taking an adaptogenic herb: "will it lose its effectiveness over time therefore needing to up the...

Holy basil aka Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is such a versatile herb that it is also called 'The Incomparable One' and 'The Elixir of Life'. ...

A subscriber wrote in asking "how do essential oils affect the brain?" Essential oils (EO's) are wildly popular and, as a clinical...

I have some chamomile tea bags in my pantry. I know it’s good for sleep, but what else, if anything, can I use them for? ​Great question!...