The French call basil herbe royale. In Italy, basil has been and still is a sign of love. The name basil is a derivative of basileus, Greek for king, and in India, people worship basil more highly than kings. In Haiti, it belongs to the pagan love goddess Erzulie as a powerful protector, and [Continue]
It’s strawberry picking time! Wouldn’t it be nice if you could walk out to your garden and pick strawberries at your convenience rather than scheduling a trip to the pick-your-own place or paying exorbitant prices for the ready-picked? Strawberries are not exactly carefree plants, but with just a little effort you can grow luscious [Continue]