Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) though its name suggests otherwise, is neither anise nor hyssop but belongs to the mint family. Its leaves emit a delicate fragrance similar to anise, with some ...

A bumblebee collects pollen from a lavender flower in a brick-walled garden. - wild_venus/Shutterstock Arguably, no garden is complete without lavender. This Mediterranean herb outshines many others ...

The mint family is one of the larger and more varied families in the world of botany. That's good news for those of us who want to add fragrance to our gardens. Mint family members are often thirsty ...

The bushy, lavender-flowered hyssop has a long history of use in medicine. It’s mentioned many times in the Bible as a cleansing agent; Hippocrates used it to treat bronchitis; the Cheyenne prescribed ...

The International Herb Association has been choosing an Herb of the Year since 1995. The committee selects plants that are outstanding in at least two of the three categories: medicinal, culinary and ...

Last but not least, using a fine fragrance mist can be a simple and effective way to implement some self-care through aromatherapy. According to Patel, “Using sprays that incorporate smells, such as ...