Tiered garden with brick borders, herbs, and flowers growing - Mira Drozdowski/Shutterstock There are many herbs that you can plant in your garden that provide a range of benefits for your plants, ...

The winter chill is in full blast, and with it often comes a potential dip in your well-being(enter cold and flu season). But ...

Turmeric is powerful on its own—but it may be even more beneficial when taken together with certain herbs. Here's what to know.

I find herbs to be the unsung heroes of the garden, bringing a new dimension to your garden and your plate. Herbs are a fantastic way to elevate even the simplest dish. Nothing really compares to the ...

Have you been enjoying the warm weather this past week? I sure have. A few years ago, in March one afternoon, I found myself sitting at Secrest Arboretum and was looking at the witch hazel displays ...

PLEASANT HILL — Having grown up on a farm, Martha Scheer’s going back to her roots. “When western medicine didn’t offer hope for the condition I had, I turned to herbs,” said the Walnut Creek resident ...

The Indian herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the most highly regarded botanicals in the 5,000-year-old system of natural medicine known as Ayurveda. Considered a rasayan (life extender), ...

Exploring the Wonders of Licorice Licorice, a time-honored medicinal herb, has been utilized in traditional practices such as ...

As a passionate food lover as well as a nutritionist, I’m always searching for that sweet spot where delicious and healthful meet. Herbs hit it perfectly. These luscious leaves — parsley, basil, ...

Several herbal remedies have been studied as a treatment for anxiety, but more research is needed to understand the risks and benefits. Here’s what we know — and don’t know: • Kava: Kava appeared to ...