Gardening

Chickpea

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The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is a legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. It is also known as gram, or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo […]

Lentils

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The lentil (Lens culinaris) is an edible pulse. It is a bushy annual plant of the legume family, known for its lens-shaped seeds. It is about […]

Mung Beans

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The mung bean (Vigna radiata), alternatively known as the moong bean, green gram, lentil, is a plant species in the legume family.  Native to the […]

Lemon Verbena

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Also known as Aloysia citriodora, Aloysia triphylla, Vervain, Lemon Beebrush, Verbena, and Louisa Herb. Introduction Lemon verbena, sometimes called vervain, is generally acknowledged to be […]

Lemon Grass

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Also known as Cymbopogon citratum Introduction With its lemony scent and hint of rose aroma, lemongrass is an essential ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cooking. […]

Curry

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The curry plant is a curious and interesting little herb that may not be in the top five or ten choices on your herb wish […]

Lovage

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Description Lovage is a hardy perennial with large, rich green leaves that resemble those of celery. The leaves are stronger tasting, but sweeter than celery. […]

Marjoram

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Marjoram (Sweet) (Marorana hortensis) Description Sweet marjoram, usually grown as an annual, is one of the most fragrant and popular of all herbs. Its growth habit […]

Oregano

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Description Oregano, also called “wild marjoram,” is a hardy perennial that has sprawling stems which can grow to 2 feet tall. This plant is much […]

Aloe

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There are thought to be about 325 species of Aloe around the world. Perhaps the most famous being Aloe Vera, other species include Cape Aloe […]