Medicinal Herbs
This herb, also known as Ocimum bisellium, is used to soothe stomach ailments and has anti-inflammatory properties.
What is basil?
This herb is essential in Italian cooking and pairs well with tomatoes.
Basil
This process is how plants make their food using sunlight.
Photosynthesis
This part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis and transpiration.
The leaf
the process of providing water to the plants in the soil, rather than letting nature do it
Irrigation
Traditionally used in teas, this herb helps alleviate cough and cold symptoms and is a natural remedy for anxiety.
What is chamomile?
Often used in French cuisine, this herb is one of the “fines herbes” and is noted for its anise-like flavor.
Tarragon
This term describes a plant that lives for more than two years.
perennial
This is the colorful part of the flower that attracts pollinators
Petal
This practice involves laying material over the soil surface to retain moisture and suppress weeds
mulching
The gel from this plant is renowned for treating skin conditions such as burns and sunburn.
What is aloe vera?
This robust herb is often used in roasts and poultry dishes, especially famous in Thanksgiving recipes.
Sage
Plants release this gas as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
Oxygen
This term describes a plant that sheds its leaves annually, usually in the autumn
Deciduous
This gardening term refers to the process of turning plant material into nutrient-rich soil amendment
Composting
This “stinky” herb is known for its benefits in improving heart health and lowering cholesterol.
What is garlic?
Popular in Southeast Asian cuisines, this herb is crucial for pho and is often mistaken for mint.
Cilantro
This type of root system features many roots of similar size, common in grasses.
A fibrous root system
This is the botanical term for the male fertilizing organ of a flower, consisting of a pollen-containing anther and a filament
Stamen
This method involves planting seeds directly into the garden soil, rather than starting them indoors
Direct sowing
Used both as a spice and a medicine, this root can reduce inflammation, treat nausea, and boost heart health.
What is ginger?
This Mediterranean herb is key in making pesto and has leaves that are piney and bitter.
Rosemary
This botanical term refers to the loss of water from parts of plants, especially leaves.
Transpiration
This specialized tissue transports water and nutrients upwards from the roots to the rest of the plant
Xylem
This agricultural term refers to the practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons to avoid soil depletion
Cross Rotation