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Most of our culinary and fragrant herbs were grown at one time in medieval-monastery gardens or used by missionaries, In this way they came to have popular names reflecting religious life and thought.

Parsley is a favorite among gardeners for being a low-maintenance herb that offers a host of health benefits. It is rich in vitamins and contains compounds that fight cancer. Given the enormous ...