Neutral Soil

This aquatic herb grows to 3-4½ feet (1.5 m) high, with a long, bulbous series of rhizomes. The round, bluish-green...

Cress is native to Europe and parts of Asia. We have mentioned several types of cresses, because it is often...

Myrtle is a compact, evergreen shrub usually growing to 10 feet (3 m) high, but sometimes taller. The small, oval...

A European native, sweet cicely is one of the tall, stately herbs, reaching a height of 2-5 feet (60-150 cm)...

The flowers of bergamot, in size, color and form, are amongst the showiest of all herb blossoms. There are several...

The curry tree is evergreen, but can be deciduous in cold areas. It has a leaf which is small, shiny,...

The strongly lemon-scented foliage of this herb gives it the popular name of “lemon balm.”. The leaves are crinkly and...

Along with other less familiar herbs, horehound has emerged a modern-day favorite with people interested in simple, natural remedies. The...

The bay is a very large, attractive tree, thickly covered with glossy, dark green leaves, which are narrow and approximately...

The evergreen tree from which juniper berries are gathered is a neat conifer, described as a tall shrub or small...