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Birthwort Linked to Kidney Disease, Cancer

Ingesting birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis, has been linked to kidney disease and upper urinary tract cancer, according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This is just one example of why it’s not a good idea … Continue reading

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Old Leaves Protect Perennial Herbs from Frost

We have a handful of herbs returning from last year. I tend to call them perennials as they always ‘come back’ from the previous year, but cilantro and dill are returning from seeds cast off last year not from some … Continue reading

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Perennial Herbs Grow Quickly in Early Spring

The perennial herbs are re-growing quickly this early Spring. Some of our returning herbs are in the vegetable garden or at the edge of it. Others are in a herb bed in front of the house that receives more sun … Continue reading

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