Oregano

Thyme and oregano are mainstays in the culinary world, recognized by different cultures for the exciting new tastes they can bring to a dish. Though difficult to distinguish when dried and cut, these herbs are distinct from one another when fresh – their taste and smell spell a world of difference. Oregano’s strengths lie in…

Most indoor gardeners love herbs that grow easily. And who doesn’t love the scent of fresh oregano? So, when oregano leaves turn purple, question marks abound. Why is this happening? Why are the leaves purple? Is my oregano dying? What can I do? Oregano leaves are green, but some are naturally purple. At the same…

There are countless herbs and, some of them might look very similar to be confused. Indeed, it is not the first time that I am hearing people use the names marjoram and oregano interchangeably. While marjoram and oregano can occasionally be substituted in seasonings, they have diverse properties. Hence, how do marjoram and oregano differ?…