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Phillip
Elden

Angelica
Light Shade
Height 5 feet
Spacing 2-3
feet
Type Biennial
Uses Drinks, jellies, candy, fragrance
Other Sow
seed yearly. Prefers cool & moist conditions.

Fennel
Family:
Umbelliferae Genus: Foeniculum Species: Vulgare, Vulgare Dulce
Also Known
As: Finocchio, Carosella, Florence Fennel
Rx: chew seeds for a digestive
aid, infusion, tincture
Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle lining of the
digestive tract and also helps expel gas. Used in Germany for infant colic.
Traditionally used to stimulate the uterus into menstruation. This herb may also
help fight prostate cancer.
Warnings:Since Fennel has a mild estrogenic
effect, do not use if you are currently taking birth control pills, have a
history of abnormal blood clotting, or estrogen dependent breast tumors. Do NOT
ingest Fennel Oil, seeds are fine but the oil may cause nausea, vomiting, and
possibly seizures.

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Bay, Sweet: Also called laurel. Bay is an
evergreen tree used as a potted plant in cold climates. This plant produces the
well-known bay leaf, which may be picked for use or dried at any time.

Sage: (Salvia) is a large genus of herbs, sub-shrubs and shrubs
belonging to the Mint Family and is represented practically throughout the
world. Generally the plants are prized for their ornamental value: the wide
variety of colors and shapes of their flowers and foliage. S. officinalis,
common or garden sage, is the hardy European sub-shrub with aromatic leaves
which is dried and used in cooking. A woody plant with oblong leaves that have a
wooly, gray-green covering that is lighter on the bottom. May grow 2 feet high
but tends to sprawl. Several forms are available, including purple-leaved,
variegated-leaved and dwarf growing. Needs a sunny location and well-drained
soil. Used with meats and dressings.

Basil (Sweet) (Ocimum basilicum)

Description
Basil is an attractive annual, about 18 inches tall with
light-green, fairly broad leaves. The flowers are small, white, and appear in
spikes. There are several species of cultivated basil, one having purple leaves.

Culture
Basil grows easily from seed planted after all danger of
frost has passed. Pinch stems to promote bushy, compact growth. Avoid lush
growth as it may reduce the flavor.

Harvesting
Green leaves can be
picked about 6 weeks following planting. It is best to cut leaves for drying
just before flowers open.

Use
Spicy-scented basil leaves are one of
the most popular of all herbs used in cooking. Cooks favor basil for tomato
dishes in either fresh or dried form.

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Ashwagandha (Withania Somniferra)
Ashwagandha is also referred to as
"Indian Ginseng," and it is one of the oldest medicinal plants in use.
Ashwagandha has more medicinal uses than most herbs. It is a very prominant
ingredient is treating several skin problems. Externally, it is also used for
treating ringworm, snake bites, sores, wounds, boils, swellings, sore eyes, and
lice. The root of the plant is used as a powerful tonic, sexual stimulant, and
narcotic. It is also used in restoring functions of organs, treating urine
disorders, treating senile disorders, rheumatic disorders, indigestion, cough,
cold, chest complaints, and ulcers. Internally, the leaves are used in killing
worms, treating hemorrhoids, and reduction of fever.

Savory (winter)

Light Sun
Height 12-24 inches
Spacing 6-12 inches
Type Perennial
to zone 5b
Uses Canning, stuffing.
Other Needs well-drained soil. Treat
as annual in colder zones.

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

Description
Parsley is a hardy biennial that is usually treated as
an annual. It is popular because of its much-divided, sometimes curly leaves
which have a characteristic flavor and smell.

Culture
Cut parsley
when the leaves are of suitable size. Leaves can be used fresh or dried.

Use
Parsley is one of the most familiar of all herbs and is used for
both garnishing and flavoring. It is relatively high in vitamins A and C and
iron.