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Article: Growing and using herbs
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- Redlands Daily Facts
- Article date:
- February 10, 2006
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There is a subtle difference between an herb and a spice. Although
most herbs come from leaves and seeds, spices come from fruit, roots,
bark and berries. There are some exceptions.
The roots of some herbs are useful, as are the leaves of some
spices. One can also classify temperate-climate plants as herbs and
tropical plants as spices. Spices have more flavors or are hotter to
the taste than herbs.
Few plants provide more pleasure to the senses than herbs, from
their roots to their blossom seeds. Plant an herb in your garden and
you will be awarded with sensory experiences of smell, sight, taste
and touch. Most herbs can be used for culinary, aromatic and