Rooting some store-bought herbs. 1. basil 2. thyme 3. oregano 4. sage Many of us have heard of the Mediterranean diet and its possible health benefits. Often magazines, journals, and websites give olive oil, fish, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains top billing; Mediterranean herbs get a casual mention if any. The Mediterranean herbs may well be an overlooked silver bullet for many. Some of the reported properties are anti-cancer, immune booster, facilitate digestion, and reduce symptoms associated with some female conditions. Many are easily grown in containers. The drought-tolerant varieties can be planted together but cannot be planted with the moisture-loving varieties and they all prefer full sun. The drought-tolerant herbs; oregano, thyme, sage, rosemary, marjoram, lavender; must be watered sparingly and love the sandy, nutrient-poor Florida soil; fertilizing them can actually diminish their flavour. If growing in a container, consider a clay pot, and regardless of the container, use a 50/50 mix of potting soil and all-purpose sand. This will help to prevent fungus problems that can spontaneously consume your plant. Water these plants only when the soil is dry. These Mediterranean herbs are not drought-tolerant and need regular watering; basil, cilantro, mint, parsley, chives, parsley. Fresh cuttings of store-bought herbs can also be rooted in water then transplanted to the appropriate growing medium. Go to your favourite trusted source to read about the properties of some of the herbs mentioned (I like webmd.com). Some make a refreshing tea and they can all add a new dimension to your cooking. The unanswered pharmacological questions are dose, route, and frequency but some is probably better than none. I read about a study in which a nurse proved mint essential oil and mint candy to be as effective as or better than prescription anti-nausea medicine; for a fraction of the price and without the side-effects. #oregano #thyme #sage #rosemary #marjoram #lavender #basil #cilantro #mint #parsley #chives #parsley #plantsFeedMe #propagation #plantPharmacy #propagationIsFun #plantsMakeMeHappy (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvyCGVp02w/?igshid=6sp2cwikrph