Articles by Julian Pollock
Is it cilantro or coriander? It's both, and the names are often completely inter-changeable. The plant is a member of the carrot family, and frequently the leaves of this herb are called cilantro while the seeds are referred to as the spice coriander. Cilantro grows wild in southeastern Europe. It has also been cultivated for thousands of years in India, where it is known as dhania, in Egypt and right through to China. It was ...
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Organic sweet basil - seeds available at ParkseedBasil has been cultivated in India and Asia for over 5,000 years. Revered for its flavor and healing qualities, it is a traditional herb in Mediterranean, Italian and Thai dishes. Its name comes from the Greek word for king, and it reflects the reverence attributed to ...
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Mmm, the savory fragrance of sweet basil, oregano and thyme wafting in your warm, welcoming kitchen... Now imagine that you just walked out into your own garden and picked those delicious organic herbs fresh for your culinary masterpiece. Or, maybe you just reached over your kitchen sink and plucked them from their growing pots on the windowsill.
Herb gardening isn't difficult or reserved for experts requiring special skills or talents. Think of herbs as any other ...
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