There is a lot to be learned from plant names. Most familiar garden plants have more than one, usually a formal name and a common name. Sometimes there are several common names, which can change from region to region and century to century.

“Happy are herb gardeners through all the seasons and the years. Their’s is a life enriched with rare fragrances to be enjoyed at dusk and dawn and in the heat of noon. “ ADELMA GRENIER SIMMONS

or "How it all began..."

For as long as I can remember, my mother actively encouraged me to pursue a career. She was a librarian, editor and writer. She did everything in her power to ensure that I prepared myself for a career in a field suited for me. She suggested teaching. She suggested marketing and sales. She suggested writing. She even hinted at art and fashion or library work. Nothing appealed. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. As a teen, the only thing I really wanted were romantic experiences, the kind I read about in books and magazines.