When doing any research, it helps to get the spelling correct. You are presumably referring to Nicholas Culpeper, who was trained (in part) as an apothecary, but who worked (in part) as a physician. b.1616Âd.1654. While his works are wonderful to read, from an historical point of view (and he had a great sense of humour!), I wouldn't trust too heavily in his remedies, though of course there are some of them that are still used today. Accordingly, I wouldn't trust too much in Mrs Grieves, either. Although her Botanical is fascinating, and a real tribute to her dedication, she relies very heavily not only on Culpeper, but on the Ancients for her information - and she was writing almost 100 years ago. Let's face it. Even though they got it right in some cases (given an infinite number of monkeys and an infinite number of typewriters, you'll soon get one of them to type something sensible!), I wouldn't trust too heavily in any of them. Study them as points of interest and curiosity of course (and respect them, given the times in which they lived), but if you're going to actually USE herbs, look to more modern, more scientifically-researched information sources. Even then, be critical! There's a lot of trash written about herbs, and it can take a lot of reading to sort the wheat from the chaff. Be very careful of sites which are actually trying to sell you something! Some have integrity, many have salesmanship, and not much more. Of course, the more you read, the more you learn. A good place to find reliable information is in the research-papers section in the library of your local university, or agricultural research authority. Cross-referencing and comparisons of research findings are very useful. Here are 3 websites that are pretty good, and you have about 3 million others to refer to as well! http://www.holisticonline.com/Herbal-Med/Hol_Herb_Directory_Index.htm http://www.herbmed.org/ I also tend to favour books over websites, and I always recommend any by Leslie Bremness for reliable information in easily-digestible form. But also take a browse (several browses!) through any and all books on herbs to be found in your local lending library or second-hand bookshop - this way you won't spend megabucks! Here is a link that might be useful: herb information

To add to your "Have" and "Want" exchange page on GW first go down and click on "Member Pages". It is in the green bar at the bottom of every gardenweb page. Click on "Edit your Exchange Lists". From there you can list all the things you have to trade or are looking for. When done hit "Submit". You can then preview it or go back and click "Edit your Exchange Lists" to make changes. If your email is blocked a trader will not be able to contact you. To un-block your email click on "Member Pages" again. This time click on "Edit your Personal Information etc". At the very bottom there should be a section where you can select who can email you. Click on the option that allows only GW members to email you (unless you don't mind your email being shown to non-members reading the forums too). Ps. It is always a good idea to make a copy of the list on your computer as a back up! I learned the hard way, lol! If you have any more questions or troubles feel free to ask here or even email me directly... Hope that helped you some. CMK

Thanks, Bruce... that is one of your mom's registrations, isn't it? I don't grow it, but I think of this as an improved Gold Standard... coloring up faster in the spring. (Wow... didn't know until I looked it up that Pauline also registered Gold Standard, way back in 1976. The sport listing shows 103 sports from GS - what a star!) But I did notice that Marco Fransen says on his website "Green leaves with a yellow center in spring and turns green later in the season, a sport of 'Gold Standard'. Makes you wonder is something happened in production to result in a strain that does green up. Ken - is yours greening up? (and since we've gotten a good answer...

Hey Cracked! Nice album, I really like your stained glass projects as you have tried something I've yet to do and that is decorative soldering! And I've yet to do a mandela! Way to go! Is this awesome frame you have made, your latest project, it is very blingy and pretty! Is it your own Faux Gogh?