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The Column
Readers write in; the Wise Woman answers. Every letter here is an illustrative sample unless it says otherwise.
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Plant Lore
I would love a small herb garden with a bit of old-world charm. Where should a complete beginner start?
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Read the letter: Which herbs should a beginner grow on a windowsill?Plant Lore
Rosemary has been tied to memory for centuries. A short look at where that association comes from, and where tradition ends and evidence begins.
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Read the letter: Rosemary and remembrance: what the lore says, and what it does notPlant Lore
Chamomile is one of the world’s best-loved tea herbs. Here is what tradition tells us, what research can and cannot say, and a note on safety.
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Read the letter: Chamomile tea: a long tradition and a short list of evidence
