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Lemon Balm Benefits & Uses

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The Best Natural Decongestants for the Whole Family

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How to Grow Mint Plants (with Tips for Starting Cuttings)

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Building Your Own Home Apothecary

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Borage – Growing Tips and Uses

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Herb Garden Ideas – Fun and Functional

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Companion Planting for the Garden (The Easy Way)

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How to Make a Salve with Infused Oils – Easy DIY Skincare

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Herbal Antibiotics – 15 Natural Infection Fighters

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Stevia Plant – How to Grow It & Use It

Stevia Plant – How to Grow It & Use It

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Protect Yourself from Salmonella and E Coli Naturally

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How to infuse herbs - Make your own flavored cooking oils or flavored vinegars, delicious extracts and sweet treats, or homemade medicines from your garden.

How to Infuse Herbs in Oil, Water, Vinegar, Alcohol or Honey

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Are herbs or essential oils better? We compare price, ease of use and safety, and offer suggestions for trusted herb and essential oil resources.

Herbs or Essential Oils – Which is Better?

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Cooking with Herbs - Learn which herbs are best fresh, which herbs are best cooked, and the best herb pairings with different vegetables and fruit.

Cooking with Herbs – How to Use Herbs in the Kitchen

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