Herb plants have many benefits in the garden. Many are perennials that flower for long periods, they add perfume to the garden, are reasonably drought-resistant, and they expand over the years to usefully cover an area of not so good soil.  They also add flavour to salads, cooked dishes and refreshing drinks, and, most importantly, are an ...

Olive oil is good for us, as we all know, but now researchers have finally unlocked its health-giving secrets. The essential ingredient seems to be a chemical called oleocanthal, a natural antioxidant that is every bit as powerful as painkillers such as ibuprofen. And the better the quality of the olive oil, the more oleocanthal you get.  ...