Herb of the Month
Tamarind
Tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ) is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for November. Tamarind is the fruit of the tropical leguminous tamarind tree. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, the tree has spread worldwide and is part of many countries’ culinary and medicinal…
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Rooted in Community: How a Teacher and High School Students Built a Certified Haven for Migrating Pollinators in Georgia
When John Cassell took charge of the Effingham College and Career Academy (ECCA) Garden Club around 2022, he inherited a huge opportunity to turn an...
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Trademarks and Plant Patents
Part of the reason why I like growing herbs is that most of them are what are called “straight species.” They are not owned by anyone or any...
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The A-peel of Citrus Fruits
Editor’s Note: This article was initially published on the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service website. We’re sharing it here to highlight the...
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My Life with Flax
Some herbs arrive in our lives because we go looking for them. Others quietly find us, settle into the fabric of our days, and before we realize it,...
Recipes
Herb-based recipes for inspiration. Experience herbs in a truly tasty way by enjoying your favorite herb flavors at your dinner table — bon appétit!
Reader Favorites
Herbs with Anise-, Fennel-, and Licorice-Like Flavors
One of the main things that I love about the summer season is the many wild and wonderful flavors…
My Adventures in Making Corn Husk Paper
After watching a video online about making paper from corn husks, I thought it would be fun to…
Propagating Rosemary Plants with Stem Cuttings
Plant propagation is just a fancy word for making more plants from what you have. I love to…
Cutting Celery: A Kitchen Staple in the Garden
Cutting celery is a great culinary herb to have in your garden. Unlike stalk celery from a grocery…
Sassafras: Beauty and Utility
When European explorers arrived in the Americas, they were greeted by Native Peoples with a…
Grow Tarragon
Tarragon is one of the new culinary herbs in my Virginia garden, and it took a couple of tries to…