Builders of steam locomotives in Britain incorporated capsules of aniseed oil (anise) into bearings so that the distinctive smell would give warning in case of overheating.
A Case of Mistaken Identity
I was so excited last fall to finally be able to purchase a bay laurel. So excited, in fact, that I didn’t examine the plant closely. I took a closer look when I got it home and realized that something wasn’t right. The label clearly said Laurus nobilis, but the leaves looked too round. Bay laurel leaves should be long … Read More
7 Reasons Why You Should Grow Echinacea
I grow Echinacea, do you? When I thought about it, I realized that I grew it for a few reasons and not just because I like the flower. In fact, I thought of seven reasons why everyone should grow Echinacea. Click over to my article on Hub pages, 7 Reasons to Grow Echinacea, and see if you are inspired to … Read More