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“One time, I was looking for za’atar (a type of oregano), a rare herb in the U.S. that I couldn’t find anywhere. She got some seeds in Turkey and grew them (at the nursery), then surprised me the next time I saw her. I was like, ‘No, you couldn’t To the ancient Egyptians and Hindus the lotus symbolized the ability of the human spirit to evolve, ultimately attaining higher planes of existence. Rooted in mud, the young plant must ascend through the relatively dense medium of water before unfolding I repeat: They are up. My fragile seeds have sprouted into tiny proto-herbs. Miniature leaves unfold by the hour; little stems reach toward the sun. It’s alive, I tell you! I have created life! Forgive me for going a bit mad with power — I’m just so Drying is the easiest method of preserving herbs. Simply expose the leaves, flowers or seeds to warm, dry air. Leave the herbs in a well-ventilated area until the moisture evaporates. Sun drying is not recommended because the herbs can lose flavor and color. Start your pots with seedlings (immature plants) instead of seeds to get a quicker yield. I plan to put the bulk of the vegetables in my yard plot, while using herbs, a tomato plant or two, some peppers and edible flowers like pineapple sage on the deck in MOUNTAIN VIEW — Savory, sweet, spicy and minty are a few of the tasty reasons cooks use herbs in their food, but this year’s Herb of the Year has more uses than just adding flavor in the kitchen. The International Herb Association has identified .

Artemisia, the 2014 Herb of the Year, will be celebrated at Herb Day at the Ozark Folk Center on Saturday. MOUNTAIN VIEW — Savory, sweet, spicy and minty are a few of the tasty reasons cooks use herbs in their food, but this year’s Herb of the Year has you'll be picking tasty herbs in no time. Not interested in mixing lead with your fresh greens?* The writing part of these babies are made with a non-toxic combo of graphite and clay (they even mention you could nibble on the seed-end of the stick—no .