What we know as ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks is actually the bark of a tree of the Lauraceae family, the cinnamon tree. You can even have a cinnamon tree in your home in a large pot as an indoor plant. These evergreen trees belong to the genus Cinnamomum which is native from Myanmar, the… Continue reading Growing a Cinnamon Tree Allows you to Harvest your own Spice

Star anise is a widely used spice which gets its name because of its star shaped fruit appearance. If you are a fan of exotic dishes, then you should try to grow this tree in your backyard. To do so you will need to have some space, as it can grow quite large, and live… Continue reading Grow Star Anise, the Genuine Exotic Spice Tree