Herbs, in Austin, are the plants that are valued for flavor, scent, medicinal, religious, pest control & many other aspects. The parts of the herbs that are used most include- leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, resin, root bark, inner bark, berries and sometimes the pericarp as well.

Spices, in Austin, are dried seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or vegetative substances, mostly obtained from herbs & used for nutritionally insignificant quantities such as a food additive for flavor, color, or as a preservative killing harmful bacteria or preventing their growth. Many spices are used for medicinal, religious, cosmetics, perfumery, or for consumption purposes.

Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink?

By:  Lee Ann Rush We’ve discussed the stranglehold that the giant food-processing conglomerates have on our domestic food supply several times, always recommending that people choose wisely by limiting processed foods, buying local (preferably organic) produce in season, and taking a shot at growing their own backyard or container gardens.  One thing we haven’t talked about is drinking water, something that..