Dill Weed

QuestionI am growing dill weed for the first time. It is growing like crazy. I am trying to cook with it-but I have noticed that it is not as fragrant as the freeze-dried version I am use to cooking with. Is my timi

Medicinal herbs in usa

Questionwhat are the most important medicinal herbs grown and utilised in the usa? What are most important medicinal herbs imported by the usa? What is the market for medicinal herbs in the usa? Is there any role of

Anise

QuestionHi there. The old cajun here. I am interested in growing anise plants. Could I get advice on growing these plants and where to buy seeds or plants. Th

Herbs with Dark brown stems

QuestionI have not been successful in finding a nursery which sells herb plants in my area. I finally found one that carries herbs-However, several of the plants (particularly the basils) have a brown discolor

cannabis

Questionhow easy is it to cultivate cannabis plants? What is your recommended time for vegetation before going into flowering? AnswerHello Omac, It is very easy to start cannabis from seed. I have no persona

Toothache plant

QuestionI purchased a plant today. The only name given was a common name: Toothache Plant. No scientific name given; however, the grower stated that the leaves, when put inside your gum area

anemic tyme

QuestionI live in Washington DC. I love thyme, but have the hardest time growing it in pots. The birds destroy my plants if I leave them outside, so I have to keep them inside, where it is usally air con

hypertension

QuestionHello Karen : I was recently diagnosed with high blood preasure, to be exact it was 142/100 wich is high, but not terribly high. My doctor has prescrived medication for it, but as I read articles in th

tea tree plant

Questionhi, we recently purchased a tea tree plant, which is about 5 inches high. we live in england, and were just wondering how to look after the tea tree properly, eg: when to water, whether it is an

Hair

QuestionI have heard that taking silica can improve hair growth and speed up the process. Is this true? If not are there any other herbs or vitamins that I can take to help my hair grow faster? Th

ginseng build-up??

QuestionKaren, Hello, I am a 48 year old woman and I have taken 820 mg twice a day of Siberian Ginseng for the last 2 years. Last summer I started havin

what is cardamon?

QuestionI have been told that cardamon is an herb. Can you tell me what it is and how it is used. Thank you. AnswerDear Leoma, Here is some information on Cardamon: Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum Fam

the herb Gugol

QuestionNot sure I spelled it right. But...Gugol..supposedly a herb that has been used in India for quite some time. I know some people who take it for weight loss. They say that it aids in weight loss..even though

Lambs Ear

Question I just received a small Lambs Ear plant. How do I care for it? How is Lambs Ear used? Thank you! AnswerGrammy: The lambs ear is normally a hardy perennial. It should return each y

Primrose/Progesterone

QuestionKAren, My wife age 46, stopped taking Premarin. She tried Black Cohosh but had a reaction. Soy did not seem to help. She started taking Progesterone and Primrose and that helped a lot with the hot flashes. S

harvesting for culinary use

QuestionI am new to gardening, and am trying to lose my reputation for having the black thumb of death... I have a few small chive plants and a sage plant that have managed to survive for the past couple of years.

gugulipid

QuestionIs it okay to use gugulipid while breastfeeding a one year old? I heard this herb can be used to help in weight loss. I have also heard that fennel may be used for weight loss. Which one is better and safer?

Lowering Cholesterol

QuestionAre there any herbs available that you can recommend to help lower my cholesterol and/or triglycerides. Thank you for your response and help! AnswerDear Dennis, You should first watch your diet. You

growing rosemary

QuestionI am growing rosemary in a pot.... it is doing great and is about to flower. Do i pick the flowers off or let them bloom? I want it for culinery uses. thanks a million aileen AnswerAileen: You may prune

desert herbs

QuestionI recently moved to las vegas nevada. I have started growing tomatoes,red bell pepper,basil,cilantro,parsley (flat and curled), mint,oregano and rosemary, I can only grow them on the balcony.small apartment.