Tag Archives: essential oils

Essential oils show promise and problems

Posted on March 8, 2020 by tedmanzer

As much as we sometimes resist change, there often is an urge to try something new. This is especially true when it comes to our health. Many folks never seem to worry about any complications from herbal treatments. However, they … Continue reading →

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Basil is probably the most popular herb for gardeners.

Posted on August 8, 2017 by tedmanzer

For the last few weeks I’ve profiled perennial herbs. No herb garden would be complete without adding this annual one. Basil is probably grown by more gardeners than any other herbs. There are so many different types and cultivars of … Continue reading →

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Arborvitae is more than a pretty foundation shrub

Posted on January 24, 2015 by tedmanzer

I’ve always been a big fan of versatile plants. Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a common ornamental shrub locally, but that same species is indigenous and grows into a rather large tree in my native Maine. Up there locals call it … Continue reading →

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English or French, Lavenders are a useful perennial herb

Posted on August 25, 2014 by tedmanzer

A week ago I was in a meeting when a colleague scribbled a note that I should write a column on lavender. I have not addressed that herb yet. A day later a student asked me about herbs for mouth … Continue reading →

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