The simplest way to define an herb is a plant that has a use for people that is separate from its existence as a plant growing in the soil. When we look in the dictionary, however, the first definition of an herb is: an annual, biennial, or perennial seed-producing plant that dies down at the end of each growing season, as opposed to a tree or shrub that has woody stems and lives for more than a year. This is more of a botanical definition whi (more…)

• WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LAWYER AND A BARRISTER?

A lawyer is a person who practises law; one who conducts lawsuits for clients or advises clients of their legal rights and obligations. A barrister is a legal practitioner whose main function is to practice advocacy in court. They often have less interaction with clients. Barristers spend their working hours in chambers where they prepare their cases.< (more…)

Capsicum is a genus of plants from the Solanaceae family, cultivated for thousands of years by the people of the tropical Americas.

The term chilli or chile is widely used and it refers exclusively to the smaller, hot types of capsicum fruits. Its orthography is common in Spanish although the name varies depending on the location. For exa (more…)

Making herb garden magic may sound a little farfetched but if you consider what herb plants are capable of producing you can’t help be conclude there is some magic going on.  First consider the historical record of herbs.  There are indications that every civilization in history has utilized the benefits of herbs since the beginning of time.  A review of all the amazing things herb plants are capable of producing is truly a (more…)

A great way to have a continuous supply of herbs for cooking is by growing culinary herbs in your own garden. There are many great herbs have been used for thousands of years to add flavor to a variety of dishes. Herbs can have a tang to them, or they can be spicy or even salty, or they can be simply delicious. For any recipe out there, there is the perfect herb.

Parsley is an herb best applied to a fish dinner but this popular herb (more…)