There are many reasons that people use the common rue herb as a deterrent for flies and other flying insects inside the home.

Case in point: why do we typically plant a bunch of herbs in spring and ignore them in fall, even though fall is an ideal time to put some of them in the ground? No, particularly tender herbs like ...

For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method ...

Supermarkets now sell a wide range of pre-cut and potted herbs. Pots of herbs last longer than cut herbs, but need to be cared for as houseplants. Speciality greengrocers often sell a wider range ...

Adaptogenic herbs contain compounds called adaptogens that may help counteract the harmful effects of stress on the body. However, more research is needed to fully support their benefits.

They’ll also perk up any recipe you happen to be making. Mediterranean herbs and spices such as basil, saffron, rosemary and ...

This continent contains some of the world’s most amazing natural landscapes, enchanting cities and a fascinating history ...

Oeggerli made images of herbs and spices with a scanning electron microscope, then enhanced the plants’ parts with color. Some of the parts are both factories and silos, containing chemicals ...

Yesterday, the world lost an American icon and a maverick in the airline industry. Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines' affable co-founder, died at the age of 87. Sadly, we lost a friend and a ...

Although spices and herbs have been used since ancient times, they are playing a new and important role in modern food preparation. They not only add unique flavors to our food, but contribute color ...

Factories and stores across central Europe shuttered production lines and closed their doors on Monday due to flooding that ...