Scattered around my house are approximately ten Cuban oregano plants. They explode out of mason jars and thrift store flowerpots with thick, fuzzy leaves. When you rub those leaves your fingers come back with a delightfully spicy smell. My wife uses them in the place of regular oregano in all sorts of recipes. But that's not why I have so many of them. They have taken over as our houseplant of choice because a few years ago I learned: You can put a branch of Cuban oregano in water and it will sprout roots. It's the start of a whole new plant. And as long as you give that plant even a little bit of attention, it will grow … [Read more...]