Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gardeners are always looking for the next new plant to grow in their gardens or landscapes, and herb gardeners always seem ...

The healing properties of many plants are becoming well-known as scientific research continues to support practices that have been used for centuries by traditional cultures. Turmeric is one of these ...

The spice is in the ginger family and is derived from turmeric root. It contains the compound curcumin, rich in antioxidants and gives the spice its bright yellow color. The turmeric plant is ...

The International Herb Association has named turmeric the 2026 Herb of the Year. Turmeric is a tropical plant in the ginger family, and its underground stems are used as a spice. While a perennial in ...